The bill amends sections of the General Laws in Chapter 17-20, titled "Mail Ballots," to enhance the requirements for the validity of mail ballot applications and emergency mail ballots. It mandates that mail ballot applications must include either the voter's Rhode Island driver's license or state identification number (if unexpired or expired no more than six months prior to the election) or the last four digits of the voter's Social Security number. Additionally, it introduces a new section outlining the requirements for emergency mail ballots, which necessitates proof of the voter's date of birth and a Rhode Island driver's license or state identification number.

The bill also specifies that applications for mail ballots must be submitted by a certain deadline and outlines the procedures for casting mail ballots to ensure their validity. It emphasizes the importance of signature verification on certifying envelopes and includes penalties for individuals who knowingly submit false applications or certifications. The act is set to take effect upon passage, aiming to streamline the mail voting process and enhance election integrity.