Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8334: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND VOTING RIGHTS ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 8334 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND VOTING RIGHTS ACT. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Casimiro, Karen Alzate (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 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.
Creates the Rhode Island voting rights act to establish procedures to prevent discrimination in the voting process.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- 03/23/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/26/2026)
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 03/20/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections