· RI legislature · 2026

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

Increases 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.

Sponsor

Matthew Dawson (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-12

Policy area

Government Operations and Politics

Latest action

03/26/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study