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RI H7572

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mia Ackerman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Bars election officials from displaying political party buttons, badges, or other devices on their person while inside voting places

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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