H8334

Creates the Rhode Island voting rights act to establish procedures to prevent discrimination in the voting process.

Introduced·3/20/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island Voting Rights Act establishes procedures to prevent discrimination in the voting process.

The Rhode Island Voting Rights Act establishes procedures to prevent discrimination in the voting process. It prohibits voter suppression and vote dilution, ensuring protected class members have full access to relief from discrimination in voting. The act mandates that political subdivisions provide language assistance to limited English proficient voters. It also requires the secretary of state to establish an online repository of election and voting data. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

Mar 26

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 16

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Mar 23

House

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