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RI H7379

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jon Brien

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mail ballot applications must include the voter's Rhode Island driver's license or state identification number (if unexpired or expired no more than 6 months prior to the election), or the last four digits of the voter's Social Security number

  • Emergency mail ballot applications must also require proof of the voter's date of birth and a Rhode Island driver's license or state identification number

  • Amends Sections 17-20-2.1 and 17-20-2.2 of the General Laws governing mail ballot validity requirements

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires mail ballots applications to include the RI driving license or state identification number, if unexpired or expired no more than 6 months prior to the election, or the last four digits of the voter’s Soc Sec number.

Elections

Last Action

Withdrawn at sponsor's request

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Elections1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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