Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateRhode IslandTo Governor
SB 3155: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
Brian Thompson
SB 3155 status: To Governor — 06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature (updated Jun 24, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
55OUT OF 100
Score:55/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation provides a property tax exemption for the Mount St. Rita Health Centre in Cumberland, Rhode Island, effective December 31, 2025.
Who is affected
The Mount St. Rita Health Centre (beneficiary), the Town of Cumberland (loss of tax revenue), and local taxpayers (potential tax shift).
Requirements and enforcement
The specified health center is no longer required to pay local property taxes.
Costs and funding
The cost is defined by the loss of municipal property tax revenue previously collected from this specific property.
When it takes effect
Effective as of December 31, 2025.
Potential benefits
Maintains the financial viability of a local nonprofit health center and secures healthcare access for the community.
Risks and tradeoffs
Reduces the municipal tax base, potentially necessitating higher taxes for other property owners or reduced municipal service funding.
What is still unknown
The exact dollar amount of the tax exemption and whether the facility will reinvest these specific savings into patient care.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Reduces operating costs for Mount St. Rita Health Centre
- Supports long-term financial viability of a local nonprofit
- Directly allocates capital to a healthcare mission
Risks
- Reduces local municipal property tax revenue
- Shifts tax burden to other Cumberland taxpayers
- Potential for localized municipal budget constraints
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Preserves community healthcare service access
- Supports the nonprofit mission of the health centre
- Provides financial stability to a local social anchor
Risks
- Benefits a single entity over other local nonprofits
- Limits municipal funds available for community social programs
- Lacks accountability for how savings are reinvested
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Secures operational funding for a local healthcare facility
- Ensures continuity of patient care in Cumberland
- Allows nonprofit to prioritize health services over taxes
Risks
- Reduces municipal tax revenue for public health services
- No performance metrics required for the tax benefit
- Limited transparency in how savings improve care quality
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The legislation provides a targeted exemption that shifts tax burdens within a single municipality.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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