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H 7100 - Repeals Restrictions on Voting by Mail - Rhode Island Key Vote

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Title: Repeals Restrictions on Voting by Mail

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals restrictions on voting by mail

Highlights:

  • Establishes free, multi-language telephone hotline for election information (Page 1)

  • Authorizes more time (up to 21 days before election) to request special ballots for disabled voters (Page 3)

  • Repeals “unable to vote in person” requirment for voting by mail (Page 5)

  • Repeals notary, witness requirement for mail ballots (Page 6)

  • Authorizes regular, automatic sending of mail ballot applications to long-term nursing home residents (Page 10)

  • Establishes online application portal for mail ballots, mail ballot drop boxes (Page 20-21)

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Repeals Restrictions on Voting by Mail

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals restrictions on voting by mail

Highlights:

  • Establishes free, multi-language telephone hotline for election information (Page 1)

  • Authorizes more time (up to 21 days before election) to request special ballots for disabled voters (Page 3)

  • Repeals “unable to vote in person” requirment for voting by mail (Page 5)

  • Repeals notary, witness requirement for mail ballots (Page 6)

  • Authorizes regular, automatic sending of mail ballot applications to long-term nursing home residents (Page 10)

  • Establishes online application portal for mail ballots, mail ballot drop boxes (Page 20-21)

Full Bill Text

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