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RI S2131
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Zurier
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AI Summary
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Extends the existing 50-foot buffer zone prohibition on political campaigning to include early voting locations, not just election day voting sites
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Prohibits distribution or display of posters, papers, circulars, or other political documents within voting places or within 50 feet of building entrances during any primary or election
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Prohibits election officials from wearing political party buttons, badges, or other devices within voting places that could aid, injure, or defeat candidates or ballot questions
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
This act would add early voting to the 50 feet buffer prohibitions against politicking during election day voting.
Elections
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
1/16/2026