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RI H7783

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Newberry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Chapter 17-4.2 of Rhode Island General Laws in its entirety, withdrawing the state from the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
  • Rhode Island would no longer be committed to awarding its electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote
  • The compact Rhode Island joined would have required member states to certify electors for the national popular vote winner once states with a combined 270+ electoral votes joined
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage
  • Introduced by Representatives Newberry and Corvese on February 12, 2026, referred to House State Government & Elections Committee

Legislative Description

Repeals authorizing Rhode Island to join an interstate compact, which would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college.

Elections

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections2/12/2026

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