Rhode IslandS31132026 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Clearer election counts and longer recount window

The State Board of Elections now counts both state and federal returns and declares the results. A candidate has nine days after results are declared to ask for a recount. Only candidates in that race can file, and recounts follow the state's recount procedures. The Board issues election certificates only after any recount is finished, then certifies winners for state and federal offices. This law takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Matthew L. LaMountain
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Jacob Bissaillon
Democratic • Senate
John P. Burke
Democratic • Senate
Andrew R. Dimitri
Democratic • Senate
Walter S. Felag Jr.
Democratic • Senate
Mark P. McKenney
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 135 • No: 0

House vote • 6/4/2026

ELECTIONS-EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 63 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/28/2026

ELECTIONS--CONDUCT OF ELECTION & VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES Passage

Yes: 36 • No: 0