Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7451: 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 7451 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- MAIL BALLOTS. Primary sponsor: Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): 04/16/2026 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.
Requires mail ballots applications to include the RI driving license or state identification number, if unexpired or expired no more than 6 months prior to the election, or the last four digits of the voter’s Soc Sec number.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| 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
- 04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
- 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections