Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2133: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES

In committee Last action February 26, 2026: 02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2133 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): 02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mark McKenney (Democratic); John Burke (Democratic); Jake Bissaillon (Democratic); Val Lawson (Democratic); and 2 more.