Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7788: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7788 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 -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): 03/26/2026 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.
Establishes the Ranked Choice Voting for Rhode Island Presidential Primaries and provides for new sections on ranked choice voting tabulation and results reporting.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
- 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections