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RI H7091
RI H7091Allows citizens of a city or town who are at least sixteen (16) years of age to register to vote and to vote in school committee elections in municipalities where school committees are elected entities.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would allow citizens of a city or town who are at least sixteen (16) years of age to register to vote and to vote in school committee elections in municipalities where school committees are elected entities. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill allows cities and towns in Rhode Island that have elected school committees to decide, through local ordinances or referendums, whether to let citizens who are at least sixteen (16) years old register and vote in school committee elections, provided they meet the state's residency requirements. Currently, the general voting age is eighteen (18), but this measure introduces an exception specifically for school committee elections in municipalities that choose to adopt it, making sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds eligible to participate in these local elections if they are registered at least thirty (30) days beforehand.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Leo Felix (D)*,
Cherie Cruz (D),
Grace Diaz (D),
Susan Donovan (D),
Jenni Azanero Furtado (D),
Joshua Giraldo (D),
Rebecca Kislak (D),
Joseph McNamara (D),
David Morales (D),
Jennifer Stewart (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7091.pdf |
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