The Rhode Island Constitution is the fundamental governing document of the state of Rhode Island.
Features
The Rhode Constitution describes the structure and function of the government of Rhode Island. It consists of a preamble followed by 15 articles.
Background
The current (and sixth) Rhode Island Constitution was adopted in 1986.
The current state constitution has been amended five times since 2006.
The most recent amendment to the Rhode Island Constitution was approved by voters in 2020.
Rhode Island does not feature a process for initiated constitutional amendments. Thus, amendments in Rhode Island can be put on the ballot through referral by the legislature or by a constitutional convention.
