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RI S2404
RI S2404Allows 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
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
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 permit sixteen- and seventeen-year-old citizens to register and vote in school committee elections, provided they meet the state's residency requirements and register at least thirty days before the election. This change, which would take effect upon passage, expands voting eligibility for local school board elections to younger residents who will turn eighteen by the time of the general election, but only if the municipality chooses to adopt this provision through local ordinance or referendum.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Tiara Mack (D)*,
Jonathon Acosta (D),
Jacob Bissaillon (D),
Alana DiMario (D),
Dawn Euer (D),
Pam Lauria (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2404.pdf |
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