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Rhode IslandH74342026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES .

Sponsored By: Joshua J. Giraldo (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Immigration agents kept 200 feet from polls

The law bars federal immigration agents from coming within 200 feet of any polling place during voting. It applies to ICE employees, agents, and officials. This protects voters and poll workers at the polls. It covers all polling places in Rhode Island. The rule is in effect now.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joshua J. Giraldo

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Karen Alzate

    Democratic • House

  • Cherie L. Cruz

    Democratic • House

  • Grace Diaz

    Democratic • House

  • Kathleen A. Fogarty

    Democratic • House

  • Katherine S. Kazarian

    Democratic • House

  • June Speakman

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer A. Stewart

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 89 • No: 20

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

ELECTIONS - CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS & VOTING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES In Concurrence

Yes: 31 • No: 7

House vote • 6/10/2026

ELECTIONS -VOTING EQUIPMENT PASSAGE

Yes: 58 • No: 13

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 187

    6/22/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor

  3. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/11/2026Senate

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

    6/10/2026Senate

  5. House passed Sub A

    6/10/2026House

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/8/2026House

  7. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    6/8/2026

  8. Proposed Substitute

    6/6/2026

  9. Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

    6/6/2026

  10. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    3/4/2026

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)

    2/27/2026

  12. Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

    1/30/2026House

Bill Text

  • H7434 - As Introduced

    1/30/2026

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  • H7434 - Substitute

    1/30/2026

    HTMLPDF

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