Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7788: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE

In committee Last action March 26, 2026: 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7788 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Megan Cotter (Democratic); Joshua Giraldo (Democratic); Enrique Sanchez (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); and 6 more.