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H8120Introduced in the House

Allows the personal representative of a decedent’s estate to discharge the estate tax lien by recording with decedent’s municipality, a statement stating decedent’s gross estate does not require a state or federal estate tax filing pursuant to §44-22-1.1.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Michael Chippendale, District 40

What does this bill do?

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Official description

TAXATION -- ESTATE AND TRANSFER TAXES -- ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTION - Allows the personal representative of a decedent’s estate to discharge the estate tax lien by recording with decedent’s municipality, a statement stating decedent’s gross estate does not require a state or federal estate tax filing pursuant to §44-22-1.1.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/09/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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