← All Rhode Island bills

S2334Introduced in the Senate

Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy.

Passed

Introduced by Hanna Gallo, District 27

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.

Official description

ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORTING - Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

5 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Passage · June 11, 2026

38

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

  3. Proposed Substitute

  4. Committee recommended indefinite postponement

  5. Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study

  6. Scheduled for consideration

  7. Meeting postponed (04/29/2026)

  8. Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)

  9. Proposed Substitute

  10. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  11. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/19/2026)

  12. Senate passed Sub A

  13. Referred to House State Government & Elections

  14. Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

  15. Proposed Substitute

  16. Committee recommends passage of Sub B

  17. Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)

  18. House passed Sub B

  19. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  20. Senate passed Sub B in concurrence

  21. Transmitted to Governor

  22. Signed by Governor

Verify the information

Our commitment to neutrality

We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.