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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2490: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

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 2490 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS. Primary sponsor: Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Elaine Morgan (Republican), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (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.

Allows automatic voter registration for Rhode Islanders applying for hunting and fishing licenses.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Pete AppollonioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate29
Thomas PaolinoPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate17
Jessica de la CruzPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate23
Gordon RogersPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate21
Elaine MorganPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate34
Todd PatalanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26
Stefano FamigliettiPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
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. 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
  3. 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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