Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2951: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RANKED CHOICE VOTING
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2951 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RANKED CHOICE VOTING. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (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.
Establishes a system of ranked choice voting whenever a municipality's charter amendment is approved by its voters.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary