Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2304: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS IN GOVERNMENT CUSTODY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2304 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 -- RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS IN GOVERNMENT CUSTODY ACT. Primary sponsor: Alana DiMario (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): 04/07/2026 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.
Requires state use actual residences of persons in government custody for redistricting purposes. Information would be collected by the department of corrections and forwarded to the division of statewide planning, to be utilized for redistricting.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
- 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary