Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5383: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS --PRIMARY ELECTION DATES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5383 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS --PRIMARY ELECTION DATES. Primary sponsor: Sherry Roberts (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 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.
Changes primary election to Wednesday if after Labor Day and does not mandate local boards of election to have voter registration drive at high school.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections