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 3370: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
Tiara Mack
SB 3370 status: To Governor — 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature (updated Jun 26, 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
67OUT OF 100
Score:67/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
Real and tangible personal property owned by Amos House is now exempt from state and local taxation, provided the entity maintains its 501(c)(3) status.
Who is affected
The Amos House organization and the local municipality where its property is located.
Requirements and enforcement
The organization must maintain its federal tax-exempt status under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Costs and funding
The cost is characterized as lost property tax revenue for the relevant municipality.
When it takes effect
The bill is effective as of 2026-06-26.
Potential benefits
Supports the financial viability of a nonprofit providing social services, potentially allowing for better service delivery or facility maintenance.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential long-term reduction in municipal property tax revenue.
What is still unknown
The exact total dollar value of the foregone tax revenue is not specified.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides predictable operational funding for Amos House
- Reduces overhead costs for a service-oriented nonprofit
- Allows diversion of funds to direct service provision
Risks
- Reduces tax revenue for the local municipality
- Shifts the relative tax burden onto other local taxpayers
- Reduces municipal budget flexibility
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Strengthens the local social safety net
- Supports community outreach and assistance initiatives
- Enables potential expansion of social service capacity
Risks
- Uneven tax burden distribution among community members
- Dependency on a single entity for specific social needs
- Lack of performance metrics for the tax-exempt status
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
70%
Benefits
- Enhances resources for homeless service support
- Facilitates consistent facility maintenance for safety
- Supports ongoing provision of health-adjacent social services
Risks
- No mandated reporting on public health outcomes
- Reliance on a single nonprofit for essential safety-net functions
- Municipal funding constraints may limit complementary services
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Permanent tax exemptions reduce the long-term municipal revenue base
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract only
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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