H7091

Allows citizens of a city or town who are at least sixteen (16) years of age to register to vote and to vote in school committee elections in municipalities where school committees are elected entities.

Introduced·1/14/26
Introduced Text

Allows citizens aged 16 and older to register and vote in school committee elections in Rhode Island.

This bill permits citizens of a city or town in Rhode Island who are at least sixteen years old to register to vote and participate in school committee elections in municipalities where school committees are elected entities. The bill amends the eligibility criteria for voting in these elections, allowing younger citizens to engage in the electoral process for school committees. This change takes effect immediately upon passage of the act.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 10

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Jan 14

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections