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RI H7434

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Giraldo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees, agents, and officials would be prohibited from being within 200 feet of any polling place where voting is being conducted
  • Creates new section 17-19-55 titled "Voting interference" in Rhode Island's election laws
  • Amends Chapter 17-19 of the General Laws governing conduct of elections and voting equipment
  • Would take effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibits ICE employees, agents or officials from being within two hundred feet (200 ft) of any polling place during voting.

Elections

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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