Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8282: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES

Passed one chamber Last action May 1, 2026: 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 8282 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES. Primary sponsor: David Morales (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Morales (Democratic); Justine Caldwell (Democratic); Matthew Dawson (Democratic); David Bennett (Democratic); and 6 more.