Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3143: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND VOTING RIGHTS ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3143 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND VOTING RIGHTS ACT. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Val Lawson (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.
Creates the Rhode Island voting rights act to establish procedures to prevent discrimination in the voting process.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“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)
- 03/24/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary