Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2136: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2136 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES. Primary sponsor: Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 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.
Requires party chairpersons to submit lists of party voters to the mayor or council president within 30 days of notice of vacancy in a municipal election office and mayor/council president are required to make a replacement nomination within 30 days.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/11/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/08/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
- 02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
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