Requires mail ballots applications to include the RI driving license or state identification number, if unexpired or expired no more than 6 months prior to the election, or the last four digits of the voter’s Soc Sec number.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would have required Rhode Island voters to provide additional identification information when applying for a mail ballot. Specifically, applicants would need to include either their Rhode Island driver's license or state ID number — as long as it wasn't expired more than six months before the election — or the last four digits of their Social Security number. This would be a new step added to the existing mail ballot application process.

The bill would affect any Rhode Island voter who wants to vote by mail rather than in person. Under current practice, the mail ballot application process does not require this type of ID number. If passed, voters without a qualifying ID number readily available would need to locate that information before submitting their application, potentially creating an extra hurdle for some residents, particularly those without a driver's license or who don't know their Social Security digits.

It is worth noting that this bill was withdrawn at the sponsor's request, meaning it did not advance through the legislative process and did not become law. No further action is expected on this particular version of the bill.