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IntroducedFeb 27, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law
Rhode Island Senate Bill
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX (Allows a municipality to set its own conveyance tax rate for residential properties sold in excess of $900,000.00 at $10 per $500. Provides collected taxes to be in a restricted account and distributed within 2 years for affordable housing.)
Last Action See all actions
Senate • Mar 26, 2026: 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Summary
Comments on SB 2697
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- Mar 26, 2026 | Senate
- 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Mar 20, 2026 | Senate
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
- Feb 27, 2026 | Senate
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government
Bill Texts
Documents
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
- Senate Housing and Municipal Government: S2697 HNRIPDF
- Senate Housing and Municipal Government: S2697 RI Association of RealtorsPDF
- Senate Housing and Municipal Government: S2697 RI Department of Revenue - Taxation DivisionPDF
- Senate Housing and Municipal Government: S2697 RI League of Cities and TownsPDF



