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Rhode IslandS23412026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS .

Sponsored By: Matthew L. LaMountain (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Easier absentee voting for military and overseas voters

If you are on active duty, tied to military operations, employed outside the U.S., or living abroad, you can use the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to request absentee ballots. One FPCA covers each primary and the next federal general election while you remain eligible. Your local board must get the FPCA by the absentee deadline; if you send it electronically, the Secretary of State must receive it by that deadline. Your signature on the FPCA and on your return envelope does not need a witness or notary. You can choose to get and return your ballot electronically; if you choose that option, you must return it electronically for it to be counted. The electronic system must be approved by the Secretary of State after independent security reviews and must meet federal cybersecurity standards.

Electronic ballots for disabled voters

If illness, disability, blindness, or serious mobility issues make voting at the polls an undue hardship, you are an eligible disabled voter. You can receive and return your mail ballot electronically using the state’s approved system. The system must meet federal accessibility rules under Section 508.

Get mail ballot applications automatically

You can sign a form to get a mail ballot application for every election. The Secretary of State provides the form, and local boards mail it with a stamped return envelope. The state keeps a list of voters who get these applications and may offer sign‑up online. If you no longer qualify, the local board removes you and must tell you within five days.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matthew L. LaMountain

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 95 • No: 9

House vote • 3/26/2026

ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 62 • No: 7

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- -- MAIL BALLOTS Passage

Yes: 33 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 004

    3/31/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    3/26/2026Governor

  3. House passed Sub A in concurrence

    3/26/2026House

  4. Placed on House Calendar (03/26/2026)

    3/20/2026House

  5. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

    3/10/2026

  6. Scheduled for consideration (03/10/2026)

    3/6/2026

  7. Referred to House State Government & Elections

    3/4/2026House

  8. Senate passed Sub A

    3/3/2026Senate

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (03/03/2026)

    2/27/2026Senate

  10. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    2/26/2026

  11. Proposed Substitute

    2/25/2026

  12. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)

    2/23/2026

  13. Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)

    2/23/2026

  14. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

    2/20/2026

  15. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

    1/29/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2341 - As Introduced

    1/29/2026

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  • S2341 - Substitute

    1/29/2026

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