The bill amends Section 17-20-26 of the General Laws in Chapter 17-20, titled "Mail Ballots," to allow local boards of elections to count mail ballots in local special elections in the same manner and with the same effect as state mail ballots are counted by the state board in statewide elections. The bill specifies that once the ballots are counted, the results shall be transmitted to the local board. The previous requirement for local ballots to be packaged and delivered in sealed packages has been deleted, streamlining the process for local elections. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
815: 17-20-26