Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7434: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7434 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits ICE employees, agents or officials from being within two hundred feet (200 ft) of any polling place during voting.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 House passed Sub A
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/06/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary