H8278

Adds the town of Smithfield to those towns specifically named to tax any person for either a mobile or manufactured home and automatically lien the a mobile or manufactured home.

Introduced·3/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8278 adds Smithfield to towns that can tax mobile or manufactured homes and automatically lien them.

Rhode Island H8278 amends the General Laws to include the town of Smithfield in those towns authorized to tax any person for either a mobile or manufactured home. The bill automatically liens the mobile or manufactured home upon assessment of taxes. The lien attaches from the date of tax assessment and lasts for twenty years, taking precedence over any other liens or interests. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Mar 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing