Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7234: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARY ELECTION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7234 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 -- PRIMARY ELECTION. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 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.
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 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| 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
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections