218 R.I. Code R. 218-RICR-10-00-1.10

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 218-RICR-10-00-1.10 - Voter Registration

A. The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 requires that applications to register to vote be provided at state agencies that determine public assistance benefits, including, but not limited to, the Rhode Island Works Program (RIW), Medicaid (MA), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as well as state agencies providing services to persons with disabilities. These agencies must:

1. Distribute voter registration forms or the Voter Information Sheet with each application, recertification or renewal of benefits, or change of address form,

2. Aid assistance in completing forms; and

3. Ensure that the completed forms reach the proper state election office for processing.

C. These services are to be provided by every office where such programs are administered.

D. Individuals to be registered are applicants/recipients meeting all the following criteria at application for benefits, at recertification, or if reporting a change of address. The individual must:

1. Be eighteen (18) years old or over; and

2. Meet the requirement of citizenship; and

3. Be present in the office at the time of the interview or when a change of address is reported; and

4. Not be registered to vote at her/his current address.

E. Completion of the Voter Registration form is only an application to register to vote. The State Board of Elections makes the determination of approval or denial of the application and sends its own confirmation or denial notice to the applicant. (Please refer to the Board of Elections Voter Registration regulation, 410-RICR- 20-00-19).

218 R.I. Code R. 218-RICR-10-00-1.10