S.2761

Establishes the Rhode Island Business Climate Reform Act.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island Business Climate Reform Act establishes a franchise tax, creates a court of chancery, and amends arbitration laws.

The Rhode Island Business Climate Reform Act introduces a franchise tax on corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. It establishes a court of chancery to handle equity actions and modifies arbitration laws, including provisions for anonymous limited liability companies. The act also eliminates the cap on the homestead estate exemption. The franchise tax is based on the number of shares issued, with a minimum tax for corporations. The court of chancery will have exclusive jurisdiction over equity matters, and the act includes provisions for appointing arbitrators and handling final awards.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Commerce: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Mar 10

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce