H8199

Creates a sales tax holiday on August 8 and 9, 2026.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8199 creates a sales tax holiday on August 8 and 9, 2026.

Rhode Island H8199 amends the Sales and Use Taxes – Liability and Computation to exempt sales tax on August 8 and 9, 2026, for nonbusiness sales of tangible personal property. Exceptions include telecommunications, tobacco products, gas, steam, oil, electricity, motor vehicles, motorboats, meals, and single items priced over $2,500. Vendors must still report sales as usual. The director of the department of revenue will certify sales tax exemptions and report on revenue impacts by December 31, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDI
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance