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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7233: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7233 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS. Primary sponsor: Mary Messier (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), George Nardone (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): 03/10/2026 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.

Allows automatic voter registration for Rhode Islanders applying for hunting and fishing licenses.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mary MessierPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse62
Jenni FurtadoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse64
David PlacePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse47
Paul SantucciPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse53
Bob QuattrocchiPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse41
George NardonePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse28
Chris PaplauskasPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse15
Dick FasciaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse42

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
  3. 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source