Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7007: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7007 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS. Primary sponsor: Doc Corvese (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): 03/31/2026 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.
Entitles disabled and military voters to utilize electronically transmitted ballots.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/31/2026 Signed by Governor
- 03/26/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 03/26/2026 Senate passed as amended in concurrence
- 03/20/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/26/2026)
- 02/26/2026 Committee recommends passage as amended in concurrence
- 02/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
- 02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
- 02/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/06/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 02/05/2026 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
- 01/30/2026 Placed on House Calendar (02/05/2026)
- 01/27/2026 Committee recommends passage
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