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RI H7007

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

William O'Brien

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Continues electronic ballot transmission for eligible disabled voters and UOCAVA-covered voters (military and overseas citizens), extending provisions set to expire December 31, 2025

  • Requires electronic ballot transmission systems to undergo independent security reviews, meet NIST Cybersecurity Framework guidelines, and receive approval from the Secretary of State

  • Defines "eligible disabled voter" as a person incapacitated to such an extent that voting at polls would be an undue hardship due to illness, mental or physical disability, blindness, or serious mobility impairment

  • Removes previous restriction limiting electronic ballot transmission to facsimile numbers provided by the Federal Voter Assistance Program, allowing use of approved secure electronic systems

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Entitles disabled and military voters to utilize electronically transmitted ballots.

Elections

Last Action

Committee recommends passage as amended in concurrence

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2026
State Government & Elections1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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