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RI H7234

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Place

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Primary elections scheduled for the eighth Tuesday before biennial state elections would move to Wednesday if that Tuesday falls the day after Labor Day

  • 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")

  • High school principals, vocational school directors, and their designees may still serve as voter registration agents for students and school employees

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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