Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5874: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- VOTING
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5874 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- VOTING. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Casimiro, Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (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.
Makes it easier to vote for people eligible to vote who are incarcerated at the Rhode Island adult correctional institute and creates the position of "voting coordinator," within the department of corrections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“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)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections