Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7782: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7782 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES. Primary sponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): 06/10/2026 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.
Increases from seven (7) days to nine (9) days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections. No certificates of election may be issued, until the recount if any is completed.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/04/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/04/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/03/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 05/28/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/26/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 05/12/2026 House read and passed
- 05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/12/2026)
- 04/30/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2026)
- 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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