Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7380
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Newberry (Republican)
- Hopkins (Republican)
- Chippendale (Republican)
- Lima (Democratic)
- Corvese (Democratic)
- Brien (Independent)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits the use of ranked choice voting in all local, state and federal public office elections.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 16, 2026 · Legislature
04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026) - Mar 23, 2026 · Legislature
03/23/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/26/2026) - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Jan 28, 2026 · House
01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections