Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2491: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2491 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 -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE. Primary sponsor: David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 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.
Changes the date for the election of delegates to the conventions from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday in March 2028.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/04/2026 Senate read and passed
- 06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/30/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
- 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)
- 02/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
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