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An Act Relating to Elections -- Local Canvassing Authorities

It became law on Jun 23, 2026.

RI HB 7377 · House Bill · 2026

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Became law
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Sponsors
Latest action
Jun 23, 2026

What it does

Requires party chairpersons to submit lists of party voters to the mayor or council president within 30 days of notice of vacancy in a municipal election office and mayor/council president are required to make a replacement nomination within 30 days.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Jun 23, 2026

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Where it goes next

It is law in Rhode Island. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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