HB 7782·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
Signed into LawFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Boylan (D)
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Signed by Governor
Jun 10, 2026
Summary
The bill changes Rhode Island law so that candidates have up to nine days after election results are declared to ask for a recount, instead of seven. The state board cannot issue a certificate of election until any requested recount is completed. This gives candidates more time to challenge close races.
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