H7783

Repeals authorizing Rhode Island to join an interstate compact, which would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7783 repeals the state's participation in an interstate compact for national popular vote elections for President and Vice President.

Rhode Island H7783 repeals the state's participation in an interstate compact that would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college. The bill removes the legal framework for Rhode Island to join this agreement, which mandates statewide popular elections for presidential candidates and the appointment of electors based on the national popular vote. The compact would take effect when states with a majority of electoral votes enact it, and it would terminate if the electoral college is abolished.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

Mar 26

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 30

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Mar 23

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/26/2026)