H7572

Adds early voting to the 50 feet buffer prohibitions against politicking during election day voting.

Chamber Passed·4/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7572 extends the 50 feet buffer prohibitions against politicking to early voting.

Rhode Island H7572 amends the General Laws to include early voting within the 50 feet buffer prohibitions against politicking during election day voting. This means that political literature and influence, such as posters, papers, and circulars, cannot be distributed or displayed within 50 feet of the entrance to a building where voting is conducted, including during early voting. Additionally, election officials are prohibited from displaying any political party buttons, badges, or devices within the voting place. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 65–0 · Apr 30
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

65 Yea

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0 Nay

10 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 16

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)