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RI S2131

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Samuel Zurier

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the existing 50-foot buffer zone prohibition on political campaigning to include early voting locations, not just election day voting sites

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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