The Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Rhode Island Constitution regarding suffrage, which will be submitted to the state's qualified electors for approval. The amendment aims to replace the existing Article II, Sections 1 and 2, and will take effect on January 1, 2026. Key changes include the removal of the thirty-day residency requirement for voters, allowing individuals to register to vote on or by election day. Additionally, it specifies that no person shall be eligible to file a declaration of candidacy unless they have been a qualified elector in Rhode Island for at least thirty days.

The amendment also provides for the General Assembly to establish laws for the nomination of candidates, voter registration, absentee voting, and the conduct of elections. It mandates that the proposed amendment be published in state newspapers and included in notices for town, ward, or district meetings, ensuring that the electorate is informed prior to the statewide general election where the amendment will be voted on.