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RI H7782
RI H7782Increases from seven (7) days to nine (9) days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections. No certificates of election may be issued, until the recount if any is completed.
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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 increase from seven (7) days to nine (9) days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections. No certificates of election may be issued, until the recount if any is completed. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill extends the timeframe for requesting a recount of votes in an election from seven days to nine days after the election results are declared, providing candidates with more time to challenge the outcome. The bill also clarifies that no official certificates of election, which are formal documents declaring who has won an election, can be issued until any requested recounts are fully completed, ensuring that the certified winners reflect the final vote count. This change applies to both state and federal elections and will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Jennifer Boylan (D)*,
Matthew Dawson (D),
Katie Kazarian (D),
Jason Knight (D),
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D),
June Speakman (D),
Teresa Tanzi (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7782.pdf |
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