SB 2131 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

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

SB 2131 extends an existing rule prohibiting political activity within 50 feet of polling places to include early voting locations. It directly affects anyone distributing political materials or displaying campaign items near voting sites during both early voting and election day. The bill adds "early voting" to the current prohibition on politicking within 50 feet of polling entrances, ensuring the same buffer zone applies to all voting periods. This change clarifies that the 50-foot restriction covers all voting locations, not just election day.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Apr 7, 2026
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Apr 7, 2026
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04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Jan 16, 2026
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01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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