S.2360

Reduces the cigarette tax imposed by 75% for any modified risk tobacco product as defined in § 21 U.S.C. 387 k as a tobacco product sold/distributed to reduce the harm/risk of tobacco-related disease associated with commercially marketed tobacco products.

Chamber Passed·6/4/26
Introduced Text

Reduces the cigarette tax by 75% for modified risk tobacco products.

Rhode Island S2360 amends the state's tax laws to reduce the cigarette tax by 75% for any modified risk tobacco product. These products are defined as those sold or distributed to reduce the harm or risk of tobacco-related disease associated with commercially marketed tobacco products. The tax reduction applies to cigarettes sold or held for sale in the state, with the tax payment evidenced by stamps affixed by licensed distributors. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 24–14 · Jun 4
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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14 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Consideration

Mar 24

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Jun 5

House

Referred to House Finance

Jun 4

Senate

Senate read and passed

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage