§ 17-20-24.1. Irregularities in obtaining and casting mail ballots.
The requirements set forth by this chapter controlling mail ballot eligibility and the procedure by which mail ballots are obtained and cast shall be strictly applied to assure the integrity of the electoral system. No mail ballot which was not obtained and/or cast in material conformance with the provisions of this title shall be certified by the board of elections. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require the disqualification of a ballot merely because the elector did not sign the elector’s full name as it is listed on the voter registration list, but omitted or included a middle initial or name, abbreviated a first and/or middle name, or made a similar omission or inclusion, as long as the board of elections can reasonably determine the identity of the voter.
History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 172, § 16; P.L. 2022, ch. 45, § 5, effective June 7, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 46, § 5, effective June 7, 2022.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 17-20-1. - Voting by mail ballot.
Section 17-20-1.1. - Declaration of policy.
Section 17-20-2. - Eligibility for mail ballots.
Section 17-20-2.1. - Requirements for validity of mail ballot and mail ballot applications.
Section 17-20-2.2. - Requirements for validity of emergency mail ballots.
Section 17-20-2.3. - Online application for mail ballot.
Section 17-20-3. - Definitions.
Section 17-20-4. - Exemption from registration.
Section 17-20-5. - Residence of person in service or employed outside of the United States.
Section 17-20-6. - Alternative methods of voting.
Section 17-20-7. - Duplication of votes — Methods preferred.
Section 17-20-8. - Application for ballot.
Section 17-20-8.1. - Repealed.
Section 17-20-9.1. - Application by member of the armed forces in active service.
Section 17-20-10.1. - Repealed.
Section 17-20-10.2. - Official state blank ballots.
Section 17-20-11. - Safekeeping of lists of applicants.
Section 17-20-12. - Secretary of state to furnish forms and supplies.
Section 17-20-13. - Form of application.
Section 17-20-13.1. - Form of emergency mail ballot application.
Section 17-20-14.1. - Mail ballots — Local supervision.
Section 17-20-14.2. - Voting from board of canvassers.
Section 17-20-16. - Time of casting vote.
Section 17-20-17. - Omission of presidential electors.
Section 17-20-18. - Instructions on ballot.
Section 17-20-19. - Envelopes for return of ballots.
Section 17-20-20. - Instructions for voting procedure.
Section 17-20-21. - Certifying envelopes.
Section 17-20-22.1. - Mail ballot drop boxes.
Section 17-20-23. - Marking and certification of ballot.
Section 17-20-24. - Irregularities not impairing validity of ballots.
Section 17-20-24.1. - Irregularities in obtaining and casting mail ballots.
Section 17-20-25. - Return of unused ballots.
Section 17-20-26. - Opening and counting of ballots.
Section 17-20-27. - Sealing of ballots and voting list.
Section 17-20-28. - Copies of chapter furnished to local boards.
Section 17-20-29. - Mail applicant not permitted to vote at polls.
Section 17-20-30. - Penalty for violations.
Section 17-20-31. - Investigation of complaints.
Section 17-20-32. - [Repealed.]
Section 17-20-33. - Disqualification of ballot by board of elections.