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RI H7783
RI H7783Repeals authorizing Rhode Island to join an interstate compact, which would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would repeal authorizing Rhode Island to join an interstate compact, which would allow Presidents and Vice Presidents to be elected by a national popular vote rather than the electoral college. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill repeals Rhode Island's authorization to join an interstate compact, which is an agreement between states. This specific compact, known as the "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote," was designed to ensure that the candidate who wins the most individual votes nationwide, known as the national popular vote winner, would receive all of that state's electoral votes, thereby effectively electing the President and Vice President by national popular vote instead of the current Electoral College system. The bill will become law immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7783.pdf |
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