Rhode IslandLaw would exempt Pawtucket advocacy center property from taxes
The act says Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center’s property in Pawtucket is exempt from property taxes, though its status is unclear.
What it does
Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center’s real estate and physical property in Pawtucket are exempt from property taxes.
Argument forThe exemption could leave Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center with more money for its work by reducing taxes on its property.
Argument againstPawtucket could collect less property tax from this property, leaving less local revenue for services.
More detail
The law exempts the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center’s real estate and physical property from property taxes. It covers the center’s property in Pawtucket. The act says it 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 2406/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signatureLatest
- Jun 1606/16/2026 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 1106/11/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrenceMinor
- Jun 906/09/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/11/2026)
- May 2005/20/2026 Meeting postponed (05/21/2026)
- May 1505/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration
- Mar 1303/13/2026 Referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentMinor
- Mar 303/03/2026 House read and passedPassed House
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 2702/27/2026 Placed on House Calendar (03/03/2026)Minor
- Feb 2602/26/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- Feb 1902/19/2026 Scheduled for consideration (02/26/2026)
- Feb 302/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Jan 3001/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/03/2026)
- Jan 2801/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & HousingIntroduced
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