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Introduced
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
In Committee
05/10/2022
05/10/2022
Crossed Over
05/24/2022
05/24/2022
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/07/2022
06/07/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act, to be known as the "Let RI Vote Act," would allow voting by mail without needing an excuse, improve voter roll cleanup procedures, allow voters to apply for mail ballots through an online system, allow long-term nursing home residents to receive mail ballot applications automatically, codify mail ballot drop box requirements, remove the notary and witness requirement for mail ballots, establish a voter information hotline, and allow more time to request special Braille ballots. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Let RI Vote Act," would make several changes to voting in Rhode Island. It would allow voting by mail without needing an excuse, improve voter roll cleanup procedures, allow voters to apply for mail ballots through an online system, allow long-term nursing home residents to receive mail ballot applications automatically, codify mail ballot drop box requirements, remove the notary and witness requirement for mail ballots, establish a voter information hotline, and allow more time to request special Braille ballots. The bill would take effect upon passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Karen Alzate (D)*,
Gregg Amore (D)*,
Lauren Carson (D)*,
Leo Felix (D)*,
Kathleen Fogarty (D)*,
Joshua Giraldo (D)*,
Katie Kazarian (D)*,
Rebecca Kislak (D)*,
Evan Shanley (D)*,
Anastasia Williams (D)*,
Last Action
Signed by Governor (on 06/07/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText22/HouseText22/H7100A.pdf |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText22/HouseText22/H7100.pdf |
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