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RI H5702

RI H5702
Registration Of Voters


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Introduced
03/01/2017
In Committee
06/29/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/18/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Provides that persons who apply to the DMV for a driver's license, its renewal or personal identification document shall simultaneously register to vote, unless they expressly decline to do so.

AI Summary

This bill requires that when individuals apply for a driver's license, license renewal, or personal identification document from the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), they shall simultaneously be provided the opportunity to register to vote or update their voter registration information. The DMV is required to transmit the voter registration applications to the central voter registration system within the next business day. The bill also allows other state government agencies that collect documents proving eligibility (such as age, citizenship, and residence address) to follow the automatic voter registration procedures outlined for the DMV.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by Governor (on 07/18/2017)

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