Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Introduced 7 D cosponsors

H 7981 — RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RANKED CHOICE VOTING

Last action — House State Government & Elections

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RANKED CHOICE VOTING

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House State Government & Elections

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (107)

107 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 7981 do?
RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RANKED CHOICE VOTING
Who sponsors H 7981?
H 7981 is sponsored by Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), Michelle E. McGaw (Democratic), Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic), Edith H. Ajello (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), and Teresa Ann Tanzi (Democratic).
What is the current status of H 7981?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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