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RI H7234
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Place
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AI Summary
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Primary elections scheduled for the eighth Tuesday before biennial state elections would move to Wednesday if that Tuesday falls the day after Labor Day
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Local boards would no longer be required to conduct annual voter registration drives at high schools; this changes from a mandate ("shall") to optional ("may")
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High school principals, vocational school directors, and their designees may still serve as voter registration agents for students and school employees
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Changes primary election to Wednesday if after Labor Day and does not mandate local boards of election to have voter registration drive at high school.
Elections
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
1/21/2026