S.2619

Removes corporate and dark-money spending from all Rhode Island elections and ballot questions.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2619 removes corporate and dark-money spending from all Rhode Island elections and ballot questions.

Rhode Island S2619 revokes all previously granted artificial-person powers and prohibits corporate and dark-money spending in all Rhode Island elections and ballot questions. The act redefines the powers of artificial persons to exclude political spending power, making explicit that such power is not among the powers extended to artificial persons. It establishes clear and enforceable consequences for the exercise of political spending power not extended by the State, including forfeiture of charter privileges and disgorgement of funds. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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5
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)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary