Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5232: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5232 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS. Primary sponsor: Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes early voting for the ten (10) calendar days except the second weekend prior immediately preceding election day, while requiring, as is practicable, that all the election day protections and procedures be afforded to early voters.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Independent 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2025)
- 01/29/2025 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections