H7378

Changes how voter are notified of elections and vote registration deadlines, and local board questions.

Chamber Passed·4/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7378 updates election notification rules for voters.

Rhode Island H7378 mandates local boards to advertise early voting dates, hours, and locations in newspapers and on websites. It requires local boards to publish local ballot questions on websites for consecutive days, allowing for household mailings instead of newspaper ads. The bill also permits local boards to remain open for voter registrations for ten consecutive days before an election, with extended hours on the last day. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 66–0 · Apr 30
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

66 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Consideration

Mar 10

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

May 1

Senate

Referred to Senate Judiciary

Apr 30

House

House read and passed

Apr 24

House

Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)