S.2251

Eliminates the estate tax in Rhode Island.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island bill S2251 eliminates the estate tax.

Rhode Island bill S2251 repeals the estate tax, eliminating the tax on the transfer of the net estate of every resident or nonresident decedent. The bill removes the tax imposed on the right to transfer the estate, which was previously set at various rates based on the date of death and the value of the estate. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Apr 30

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance