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HB 8436: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION-PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- GLOCESTER -- EXEMPTION OF ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS

Mike ChippendaleTo Governor

HB 8436 status: To Governor — 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature (updated Jun 24, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

Glocester is updating the rules for how seniors and people with disabilities can get a discount on their property taxes.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact identified

Risks

  • No direct impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Provides targeted tax relief to elderly and disabled residents
  • Increases disposable income for vulnerable households

Risks

  • May lead to a slight reduction in municipal tax revenue

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Improves housing affordability for target populations

Risks

  • May shift a portion of the tax burden onto other local property owners
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Localized tax exemptions may necessitate tax shifts or budget adjustments for the municipality

Limitation

Analysis based on abstract; full legislative text not reviewed

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

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Enacted

Upcoming
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