Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 513: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTION -- VOTING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIALS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 513 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTION -- VOTING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIALS. Primary sponsor: Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 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.
Increases the maximum number of voters that a polling place can accommodate 3,000 to 3,500 and provide for existing polling places that exceed the maximum number of voters, not be required to be changed until the next decennial redistricting.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed in concurrence
- 06/20/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/20/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/18/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/16/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/18/2025)
- 03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/20/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary