The "Rhode Island Fusion Voting Act" introduces a system that allows candidates for public office to be nominated by multiple political parties for the same election. Key provisions of the bill require candidates to accept each nomination in writing and comply with relevant laws, ensuring that no existing law prevents a candidate from appearing on the ballot as a nominee of two or more parties. Candidates must file a certificate of acceptance or declination within ten days of receiving their nominations, and those nominated by multiple parties are prohibited from seeking independent nominations for the same office. The bill also mandates specific ballot designs that display candidates' names for each party that nominated them, allowing voters to select candidates on any party line while preventing multiple vote counts.

Additionally, the bill reduces the threshold for political party qualification from five percent (5%) to one percent (1%) of the total votes cast in statewide elections, as indicated by the legal language changes throughout the bill. This adjustment aims to enhance electoral participation by making it easier for new parties to qualify. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2028, and includes provisions for the State Board of Elections to develop rules and regulations for fusion voting, provide training to local boards of canvassers, and conduct a public education campaign about the new voting system.