Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8276

Introduced
3/11/26  

Caption

Requires specific notice of the tax sale to the taxpayer with a copy of this § 44-9-10 attached thereto. Failure to do so would render the tax sale null and void.

Impact

The key impact of H8276 on state laws includes the requirement for tax collectors to provide timely notifications to taxpayers to uphold their rights. The bill stipulates that failure to comply with these notification requirements will render the tax sale null and void. This provision aims to protect taxpayers, particularly those potentially vulnerable, such as the elderly and disabled, by granting them the necessary information and time to remedy their tax situations before facing the loss of their properties.

Summary

House Bill 8276 aims to amend the existing regulations related to tax sales within the state of Rhode Island. This legislation mandates specific notification procedures regarding tax sales that affect property owners. Under the new requirements, taxpayers must receive a notice by both first-class and certified mail at designated times prior to a scheduled tax sale. This change is intended to ensure that property owners are adequately informed and have the opportunity to address their tax liabilities before their properties are sold due to tax delinquency.

Contention

While the bill is largely aimed at enhancing transparency and protecting taxpayers' rights, it may face pushback regarding its feasibility and the administrative burden it imposes on tax collectors. Some lawmakers and local officials might argue that the additional notification requirements could complicate tax sale processes and slow down revenue collection for municipalities. Nevertheless, proponents emphasize the bill's vital role in safeguarding individual property rights and ensuring that affected taxpayers are properly informed and engaged in their financial obligations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S0107

Mandates that any surplus state tax revenue received in any fiscal year would be refunded to the taxpayers of this state on a proportional basis in relation to the personal income tax liability incurred by the taxpayers in that fiscal year.

RI H5534

Exempts certain urban and small farmers from sales taxes, real, tangible and personal property taxes and income taxes. This act would also define urban and small farmers and urban farmland.

RI H5786

Expands the definition of “book or other writing” to sales up to one thousand five hundred (1,500) copies and deny the sales tax exemption for third-party sales.

RI S1114

Allows the city of Providence to adopt higher rates for the marginal value of residential property in excess of $1,000,000 per dwelling. Taxpayers below a certain income level may be exempt and additional revenue would be exempt.

RI H5404

Provides a tax credit for food donations by qualified taxpayers to nonprofit organizations up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year.

RI H6400

Applies the 7% sales tax to sales of liquor and wine.

RI H5551

Provides that an electronic shelving label by itself would not satisfy the disclosure and display requirements for unit pricing by way of the attachment of a stamp, tag or label to the commodity.

RI S0629

Provides that an electronic shelving label by itself would not satisfy the disclosure and display requirements for unit pricing by way of the attachment of a stamp, tag or label to the commodity.

RI S0666

Provides a tax credit to individual taxpayers who convert their gas-powered vehicle into a vehicle propelled by an alternative fuel source.

RI H6256

Repeals the property tax and sales and use tax exemption for boats.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.