Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7495
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORTING
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Furtado (Democratic)
- Messier (Democratic)
- Dawson (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Kazarian (Democratic)
- Baginski (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 10, 2026 · House
06/10/2026 House passed Sub A - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026) - Jun 8, 2026 · Legislature
06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 5, 2026 · Legislature
06/05/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 5, 2026 · Legislature
06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026) - Mar 31, 2026 · Legislature
03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026) - Feb 4, 2026 · House
02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections