S.2132

JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE (Proposes to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment regarding eligibility to vote and to be a candidate.)

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2132 proposes a constitutional amendment to change voting eligibility and candidate nomination rules.

Rhode Island S2132 proposes a constitutional amendment to change voting eligibility and candidate nomination rules. The amendment would remove the 30-day residency requirement for voting and candidacy, allowing voters to register on election day. It also provides for absentee and shut-in voting, and mandates that the Secretary of State publish the amendment in state newspapers before the election. The amendment would take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 26

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 23

Senate

Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)

Feb 23

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)