Rhode IslandH77822026 Regular SessionHouse

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

Sponsored By: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Clearer election results and recount timeline

The State Board of Elections counts and declares results for state and federal races. It issues certificates to the winners after any recount and as soon as feasible. Candidates have 9 days after the Board declares results to ask for a recount. Recounts use the standard process set in state law. The law takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jennifer Boylan
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Matthew S. Dawson
Democratic • House
Katherine S. Kazarian
Democratic • House
Jason Knight
Democratic • House
Mary Ann Shallcross Smith
Democratic • House
June Speakman
Democratic • House
Teresa A. Tanzi
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 72 • No: 0

House vote • 5/12/2026

VOTING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES PASSAGE