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RI S2282

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Dimitri

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local boards must publish local ballot questions on the municipality's website for at least 25 consecutive days before an election, with notices meeting WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards

  • Early voting dates, hours, and locations must be advertised at least twice in a local newspaper (once before and once during the early voting period) and posted on the municipality's website throughout the early voting period

  • Local boards may substitute newspaper advertising for voter registration deadline notices by posting on the municipality's website for at least 10 consecutive days leading up to the registration deadline

  • Removes a special exemption that previously allowed Pawtucket to mail voter households instead of newspaper advertising for local questions

  • The act takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Changes how voter are notified of elections and vote registration deadlines, and local board questions.

Elections

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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