Rhode Island § 17-20-24.1 § 17-20-24.1. Irregularities in obtaining and casting mail ballots.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 17-20-24.1 — § 17-20-24.1. Irregularities in obtaining and casting mail ballots.

Rhode Island § 17-20-24.1

Title 17Elections

Ch. 17-20Mail Ballots

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-20-24.1 (2026).

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§ 17-20-24.1. Irregularities in obtaining and casting mail ballots.
The requirements set forth by this chapter controlling mail ballot eligibility and
            the procedure by which mail ballots are obtained and cast shall be strictly applied
            to assure the integrity of the electoral system. No mail ballot which was not obtained
            and/or cast in material conformance with the provisions of this title shall be certified
            by the board of elections. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require the
            disqualification of a ballot merely because the elector did not sign the elector's
            full name as it is listed on the voter registration list, but omitted or inclu

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§ 17-20-24.1. Irregularities in obtaining and casting mail ballots.

The requirements set forth by this chapter controlling mail ballot eligibility and the procedure by which mail ballots are obtained and cast shall be strictly applied to assure the integrity of the electoral system. No mail ballot which was not obtained and/or cast in material conformance with the provisions of this title shall be certified by the board of elections. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require the disqualification of a ballot merely because the elector did not sign the elector's full name as it is listed on the voter registration list, but omitted or included a middle initial or name, abbreviated a first and/or middle name, or made a similar omission or inclusion, as long as the board of elections can reasonably determine the identity of the voter.