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RI H7091
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Leonela Felix
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AI Summary
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Cities and towns with elected school committees may authorize 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in school committee elections through local ordinance, referendum, or other mechanism at the municipality's discretion
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Eligible youth voters must be U.S. citizens, residents of the state for at least 30 days, and registered at least 30 days before the school committee election
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The expanded voting eligibility applies only to school committee elections, not other local, state, or federal elections
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The act would take effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
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.
Elections
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/10/2026