S.2028

Imposes a sales tax on digital advertising services.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2028 imposes a sales tax on digital advertising services, effective July 1, 2026.

Rhode Island S2028 introduces a sales tax on digital advertising services, effective July 1, 2026. The tax applies to every purchaser of digital advertising services, with rates varying based on the company's global revenue. The tax revenue will be distributed to various state funds, including the Rhode Island public transit authority, the statewide climate resiliency fund, the university of Rhode Island resiliency toolkit, the housing development fund, the universal lunch program, the municipal resiliency plans fund, and the general fund.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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9
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 22

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

Jan 9

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance