S.2444

Exempts from the sales tax scalp hair prosthesis or wig that are necessary due to hair loss from a medical condition.

Chamber Passed·6/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2444 exempts scalp hair prosthesis or wigs necessary due to medical hair loss from sales tax.

Rhode Island S2444 amends the sales and use tax laws to exempt scalp hair prosthesis or wigs necessary due to hair loss from a medical condition from the sales tax. This change applies to wigs and hair prosthesis needed for medical reasons, providing a tax exemption for these essential items. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Jun 9
Current
The House
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Consideration

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Jun 9

Senate

Senate read and passed

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage

Jun 2

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)