Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7232
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND FUSION VOTING ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Edwards (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Establishes fusion voting in Rhode Island, allowing candidates to appear on ballots as nominees of multiple political parties, for the same office.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 26, 2026 · Legislature
03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections