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RI H7572
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mia Ackerman
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AI Summary
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Extends the existing 50-foot buffer zone prohibition on political materials and campaigning to apply to early voting locations, not just election day voting sites
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Prohibits posters, papers, circulars, or other documents designed to aid or defeat any candidate, political party, or ballot question within voting places or within 50 feet of building entrances
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Bars election officials from displaying political party buttons, badges, or other devices on their person while inside voting places
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Adds early voting to the 50 feet buffer prohibitions against politicking during election day voting.
Elections
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/10/2026