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RI H7380

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jon Brien

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits voting systems that allow voters to vote for more than one candidate, rank multiple candidates, or reallocate votes between candidates for the same office in all local, state, and federal elections including primaries

  • Voids any existing or future local ordinances that conflict with the ranked choice voting prohibition

  • Declares any election conducted using a prohibited voting system void, with no candidate elected under such a system

  • Preserves the ability of localities to hold at-large or multi-member district elections, provided voters have one vote per position with no vote transfers

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibits the use of ranked choice voting in all local, state and federal public office elections.

Elections

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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