Rhode Island Voting Rights Act establishes procedures to prevent discrimination in the voting process.
The Rhode Island Voting Rights Act establishes procedures to prevent discrimination in the voting process. It prohibits voter suppression and vote dilution, ensuring protected class members have full access to relief from discrimination in voting. The act mandates that political subdivisions provide language assistance to limited English proficient voters. It also requires the secretary of state to establish an online repository of election and voting data. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.
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