Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

SR 2724 — JOINT RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING A CONVENTION OF THE STATES UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION

Last action — 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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In plain language

The bill requests Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to limit federal government powers.

This joint resolution asks Congress to hold a convention under Article V of the Constitution. The aim is to create amendments that would impose restrictions on the federal government.

Summary

Petitions congress to call a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution to impose restraints on the federal government.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2724 do?
Petitions congress to call a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution to impose restraints on the federal government.
Who sponsors SR 2724?
SR 2724 is sponsored by John P. Burke (Democratic), Brian J. Thompson (Democratic), and Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 2724?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 2724?
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