Rhode Island - Session 2026
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS
Requires the board of elections to establish a secure area for the public observation of mail ballot processing and require the mail ballot voterâs signature be compared to the signature on file within the state central voter registration system.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-13 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-13 | Latest Action | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 7232 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND FUSION VOTING ACT | introduced |
| HB 7358 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES | introduced |
| HB 7380 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES | introduced |
| HB 7495 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- SAFEGUARDING ELECTION CANDIDATES USING REASONABLE EXPENDITURES ACT | introduced |
| HB 7668 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS IN GOVERNMENT CUSTODY ACT | introduced |
| HB 7782 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (Increases from seven (7) days to nine (9) days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections. No certificates of election may be issued, until the recount if any is completed.) | introduced |
| HB 7783 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- AGREEMENT AMONG THE STATES TO ELECT THE PRESIDENT BY NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE | introduced |
| HB 7784 | AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- FEDERAL ELECTIVE OFFICERS | introduced |