H7979

Amends the procedures for the marking and certification of mail ballots by prohibiting anyone but the voter or certain persons close to the voter from handling the mail ballot.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7979 amends mail ballot procedures to restrict handling to the voter or close family members.

Rhode Island H7979 amends the procedures for marking and certification of mail ballots by prohibiting anyone but the voter or certain close family members from handling the mail ballot. The bill specifies that only the voter, an immediate family member, or a caregiver can possess the mail ballot. It also restricts individuals affiliated with a candidate or political campaign from being present when a voter executes their mail ballot, unless they are an immediate family member or live in the same household as the voter. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections