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S.2404

Allows citizens of a city or town who are at least sixteen (16) years of age to register to vote and to vote in school committee elections in municipalities where school committees are elected entities.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Allows citizens aged 16 and older to register and vote in school committee elections in Rhode Island municipalities.

This bill amends the General Laws to permit citizens aged 16 and older to register and vote in school committee elections in municipalities where school committees are elected entities. The bill specifies that this change applies only to school committee elections and not to other types of elections. The amendment takes 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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6
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

10 Yea

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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 30

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary