HB 7451

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 18, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7451
Session 2026
Status enacted
House enacted 2026-06-18
Elections / Voting
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Brien
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-30 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-18 Status enacted
2026-06-18 Latest Action Signed by Governor
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