Rhode Island § 17-20-1.1 § 17-20-1.1. Declaration of policy.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 17-20-1.1 — § 17-20-1.1. Declaration of policy.

Rhode Island § 17-20-1.1

Title 17Elections

Ch. 17-20Mail Ballots

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-1.1 (2026).

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§ 17-20-1.1. Declaration of policy.
Those electors who vote by mail are entitled to vote in a manner which reasonably
            guarantees the secrecy of their ballots. The procedures set forth in this chapter
            are designed to promote the effective exercise of their rights while safeguarding
            those voters who utilize the mail ballot process from harassment, intimidation, and
            invasion of privacy. The procedures are intended to prevent misuse of the electoral
            system. The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted to effectuate the policies
            set forth in this section.
         

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§ 17-20-1.1. Declaration of policy.

Those electors who vote by mail are entitled to vote in a manner which reasonably guarantees the secrecy of their ballots. The procedures set forth in this chapter are designed to promote the effective exercise of their rights while safeguarding those voters who utilize the mail ballot process from harassment, intimidation, and invasion of privacy. The procedures are intended to prevent misuse of the electoral system. The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted to effectuate the policies set forth in this section.