Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7981: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RANKED CHOICE VOTING
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7981 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RANKED CHOICE VOTING. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (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 a system of ranked choice voting whenever a municipality's charter amendment is approved by its voters.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“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)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections