Rhode IslandAmos House property would receive a local tax exemption
Amos House property in Providence would avoid property taxes if the organization continues to qualify as a federal 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
What it does
Amos House’s Providence real and personal property would be exempt from property taxes as long as the organization keeps its federal tax-exempt status.
Argument forThe exemption could reduce Amos House’s property-tax costs, leaving more resources for the organization’s work while it remains federally tax-exempt.
Argument againstProvidence could collect less property-tax revenue from property covered by the exemption, which may shift costs to other taxpayers or reduce local funds.
More detail
Amos House’s real and tangible personal property in Providence would be exempt from property taxes. The exemption covers property owned by Amos House in the city of Providence. Amos House must remain a qualified tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code. The exemption would take effect when the act takes effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2606/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signatureLatest
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1106/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 1106/11/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Jun 806/08/2026 House read and passedPassed House
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 506/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)Minor
- Jun 306/03/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 2905/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)
- May 705/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- May 105/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
- Apr 2904/29/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & HousingIntroduced
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