H7450

Amends various sections of law relating to campaign contributions and expenditures, including prohibitions on self-dealing with committee funds and prohibits donations made in fictitious names.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7450 amends campaign finance laws to prohibit self-dealing with committee funds and donations made in fictitious names.

Rhode Island H7450 amends various sections of law relating to campaign contributions and expenditures. It prohibits self-dealing by controlling persons of contributions or donations received by a committee, including using funds for personal benefit. It also prohibits donations made in fictitious names and requires disclosure of donors for certain transfers or payments. The bill defines terms such as "self-dealing," "independent expenditure," and "covered transfer." It sets contribution limits and requires reporting of contributions and expenditures by candidates and political committees.

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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 31

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Jan 30

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections