The bill amends Section 17-20-9 of the General Laws regarding mail ballots, specifically focusing on the application process for permanently disabled or incapacitated voters and nursing home residents. It introduces a new application process that allows eligible voters to request that a mail ballot application be sent to them automatically for every election. The previous requirement for voters to sign an affidavit has been replaced with a simpler application process.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that if a voter is no longer an eligible voter, they must notify the local board of canvassers, which will then remove the voter's name from the mailing list. The application and instructions prescribed in this section will be forwardable.

The act aims to modernize and streamline the existing processes for mail ballot applications, enhancing accessibility for voters with disabilities. The changes will take effect upon passage of the bill.

Statutes affected:
520: 17-20-9