HB 7756

  • Rhode Island House Bill
  • 2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Feb 28, 2024
  • Passed House May 30, 2024
  • Passed Senate Jun 11, 2024
  • Signed by Governor Jun 17, 2024

An Act Relating To Elections -- Mail Ballots

Abstract

Eliminates requirements of signing with an "X" for voters who cannot sign name due to blindness, disability, or inability to read or write. Establishes a timeframe for local boards to accept mail ballot applications, if delivered via the postal service.

Bill Sponsors (3)

Votes


Actions


Jun 17, 2024

Office of the Governor

06/17/2024 Signed by Governor

Jun 12, 2024

Office of the Governor

06/12/2024 Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11, 2024

Senate

06/11/2024 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

Jun 05, 2024

Senate

06/05/2024 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2024)

Jun 04, 2024

Rhode Island General Assembly

06/04/2024 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

May 31, 2024

Rhode Island General Assembly

05/31/2024 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2024)

May 30, 2024

Senate

05/30/2024 Referred to Senate Judiciary

House

05/30/2024 House passed Sub A

May 24, 2024

House

05/24/2024 Placed on House Calendar (05/30/2024)

May 23, 2024

Rhode Island General Assembly

05/23/2024 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

May 17, 2024

Rhode Island General Assembly

05/17/2024 Proposed Substitute

Rhode Island General Assembly

05/17/2024 Scheduled for consideration (05/23/2024)

Apr 09, 2024

Rhode Island General Assembly

04/09/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 05, 2024

Rhode Island General Assembly

04/05/2024 Scheduled for consideration (04/09/2024)

Mar 26, 2024

Rhode Island General Assembly

03/26/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 22, 2024

Rhode Island General Assembly

03/22/2024 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2024)

Feb 28, 2024

House

02/28/2024 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Bill Text

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7756  SUB A PDF

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