Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5712: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND FUSION VOTING ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5712 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND FUSION VOTING ACT. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jay Edwards (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 fusion voting in Rhode Island, allowing candidates to appear on ballots as nominees of multiple political parties, for the same office.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“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)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections