Rhode IslandBlithewold’s Bristol property is exempt from property taxes
Blithewold, Inc.’s property at 101 Ferry Road in Bristol is exempt from property taxes while it is used for the purposes for which the organization was formed.
What it does
Blithewold, Inc.’s real and tangible personal property at 101 Ferry Road in Bristol is exempt from property taxes while used for the purposes for which the organization was formed.
Argument forBlithewold could keep more money for its work because its specified property is exempt from property taxes.
Argument againstBristol could collect less property tax from this site, leaving fewer local funds available for public services.
More detail
The law exempts Blithewold, Inc.’s specified property from property taxes. The exemption covers Blithewold, Inc.’s real and tangible personal property at 101 Ferry Road in Bristol, identified as Assessor’s Map, Plat 165, Lot 007. The property must be used for the purposes for which Blithewold was incorporated. The act took effect upon passage.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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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 Sub A as amended in concurrenceMajor
- Jun 1106/11/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Jun 1006/10/2026 House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)Passed House
- Vote recorded PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded AS AMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- May 2005/20/2026 Referred to House Municipal Government & HousingMinor
- May 1905/19/2026 Senate passed Sub APassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 1305/13/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/19/2026)Minor
- May 1205/12/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- May 1105/11/2026 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- May 805/08/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/12/2026)
- Mar 503/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Feb 2702/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)
- Jan 901/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentIntroduced
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