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HB 7980

Rhode Island - Session 2026

House in_committee 2026-03-10
Bill Details

Title: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

Summary

Increases the role of the DMV in the voter registration and address verification process, by establishing very specific obligations and responsibilities that must be followed before offering an individual an application to register to vote.

Sponsor
Messier
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-10 Status in_committee
2026-03-10 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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