Rhode Island 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 6099 — AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- REGISTRATION OF VOTERS (Tightens up the requirements for registering to vote and for applying for a mail ballot. It mandates that driver's licenses and motor vehicle identification cards for non-drivers have a marking which identifies the holder as a foreign national.)

Last action — 04/12/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill tightens voter registration and mail ballot application requirements.

This bill proposes stricter requirements for voter registration and applying for mail ballots. It includes a provision for marking foreign national identification cards.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 04/12/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 04/08/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/12/2021)

  3. 03/29/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. 03/26/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2021)

  5. 03/03/2021 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (111)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 6099?
HB 6099 is sponsored by P Morgan, George A Nardone (Republican), and Sherry Roberts (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 6099?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 6099?
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