Rhode IslandRhode Island exempts Community MusicWorks property and allows local tax breaks
Community MusicWorks’ property in Providence is exempt from property tax, while local governments may formally approve exemptions for tangible personal property in their areas.
What it does
Community MusicWorks’ real estate and physical property at its Providence location are exempt from property tax.
Cities, towns, and fire districts may formally exempt physical property from local taxes if they apply the exemption uniformly and follow local rules.
Argument forA local government could reduce taxes on business property, giving businesses within its area more money to use for other costs.
Argument againstIf a local government approves an exemption, it could collect less property-tax revenue from businesses, leaving less money for local services.
More detail
Community MusicWorks’ real and tangible personal property in Providence is exempt from property tax. The exemption covers the organization’s property at 1326 Westminster Street in Providence. The exemption applies retroactively to December 31, 2025, and affects the next property-tax levy.
A city, town, or fire district may establish an exemption for tangible personal property. The option covers tangible personal property within the city, town, or fire district. The local governing body must formally approve the exemption. The exemption must apply uniformly and follow local tax-classification rules and section 44-5-12.2.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- 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 806/08/2026 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrencePassed House
- Jun 506/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026)Minor
- Jun 306/03/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrenceMinor
- May 2905/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)
- May 1305/13/2026 Referred to House Municipal Government & HousingMinor
- May 1205/12/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage as Amended. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Approval of Amendment. Result: pass.Upper
- May 805/08/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/12/2026)Minor
- May 705/07/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub AMinor
- May 605/06/2026 Proposed SubstituteMajor
- May 105/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/07/2026)
- 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 1601/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal GovernmentIntroduced
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