S.2131

This act would add early voting to the 50 feet buffer prohibitions against politicking during election day voting.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2131 would extend the 50-foot buffer prohibitions against politicking to early voting periods.

Rhode Island S2131 would amend the state's election laws to include early voting within the 50-foot buffer prohibitions against politicking during election day voting. This means that political literature and influence would be prohibited within 50 feet of early voting locations, similar to election day voting. The act would take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

10 Yea

DDDDDDDDRD

0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Jan 16

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary