Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7980
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Baginski (Democratic)
- Hull (Democratic)
- Serpa (Democratic)
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Voas (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Messier (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Increases the role of the DMV in the voter registration and address verification process, by establishing very specific obligations and responsibilities that must be followed before offering an individual an application to register to vote.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 10, 2026 · Legislature
03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 6, 2026 · Legislature
03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections