Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5275: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARY ELECTIONS--GENERAL ASSEMBLY OFFICES--RANKED CHOICE VOTING
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5275 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARY ELECTIONS--GENERAL ASSEMBLY OFFICES--RANKED CHOICE VOTING. Primary sponsor: Jose Batista (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes an instant runoff form of ranked choice voting limited, to general assembly primary elections, with three (3) or more candidates.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections