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RI S2421

RI S2421
Requires that only the mail ballot voter/spouse/court appointed guardian/cohabitant/or adult person related to the voter by blood or marriage, be allowed to physically mail the voted mail ballot.


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Introduced
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would require that only the mail ballot voter, their spouse, court appointed guardian, cohabitant, or any adult person related to the voter by blood or marriage, be allowed to physically mail the voted mail ballot. A violation would be a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment not to exceed one year or a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill requires that only the mail ballot voter, their spouse, court-appointed guardian, cohabitant, or any adult person related by blood or marriage to the voter be allowed to physically mail the voted mail ballot. Violating this provision would be a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine not exceeding $1,000, or both. The bill would take effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/07/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://status.rilegislature.gov/ 02/12/2024
BillText https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/SenateText24/S2421.pdf 02/12/2024
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