Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7572: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
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Plain-language summary
HB 7572 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adds early voting to the 50 feet buffer prohibitions against politicking during election day voting.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/30/2026 House read and passed
- 04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/16/2026)
- 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections