H7303

JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE (Proposes to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment regarding eligibility to vote and to be a candidate.)

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7303 proposes a constitutional amendment to change voting eligibility and candidacy requirements.

Rhode Island H7303 proposes a constitutional amendment to change voting eligibility and candidacy requirements. It removes the 30-day residency requirement for voters and requires voter registration by or on election day. It also mandates that candidates must have been qualified electors for at least 30 days. The amendment would be submitted to voters at the next statewide general election.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)

Jan 23

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections