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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 2132: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE

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

SR 2132 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- OF SUFFRAGE. Primary sponsor: Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): 02/26/2026 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.

Proposes to the voters of the state a constitutional amendment regarding eligibility to vote and to be a candidate.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jake BissaillonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate1
Mark McKenneyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Val LawsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate14
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Matt LaMountainPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31

“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. 02/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 02/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
  3. 02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
  4. 02/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
  5. 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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