H7983

Establishes a term limit of twelve years for members serving in the general assembly.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a twelve-year term limit for members of the Rhode Island General Assembly.

This act establishes a twelve-year term limit for members serving in the Rhode Island General Assembly. Service in the House of Representatives and the Senate will be counted separately. A person who reaches the twelve-year limit in one chamber can seek election to the other chamber, subject to the same twelve-year limit. Any partial term of one year or less will not be counted. The twelve-year limitation applies only to service occurring on or after the effective date of this act.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
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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)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections