Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7981: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RANKED CHOICE VOTING

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7981 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RANKED CHOICE VOTING. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic); Terri Cortvriend (Democratic); Jason Knight (Democratic); Edith Ajello (Democratic); and 3 more.