AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS

Summary

The bill revises Rhode Island's mail‑ballot application forms and sets new rules for how the state board handles, verifies, and counts mail ballots. It mandates a secure, publicly observable processing area, signature matching with the central voter file, and the inclusion of a driver’s license, state ID number or last four digits of the Social Security number on applications. The changes aim to increase transparency and prevent fraud.

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