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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2282: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2282 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): 02/26/2026 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.

Changes how voter are notified of elections and vote registration deadlines, and local board questions.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Todd PatalanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Matt LaMountainPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31
Andrew DimitriPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate25

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 02/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
  3. 02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
  4. 02/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  5. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source