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RI H7007
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
William O'Brien
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AI Summary
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Continues electronic ballot transmission for eligible disabled voters and UOCAVA-covered voters (military and overseas citizens), extending provisions set to expire December 31, 2025
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Requires electronic ballot transmission systems to undergo independent security reviews, meet NIST Cybersecurity Framework guidelines, and receive approval from the Secretary of State
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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
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Removes previous restriction limiting electronic ballot transmission to facsimile numbers provided by the Federal Voter Assistance Program, allowing use of approved secure electronic systems
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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