Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5514: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5514 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), Mary Messier (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2025): 06/10/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts emergency mail ballots from the requirement to have certain wording regarding "mail voters" on the ballot.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/05/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/05/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 05/30/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/05/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 04/24/2025 House read and passed
- 04/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/24/2025)
- 04/03/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/03/2025)
- 03/18/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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