A bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would require voters to present photo identification to cast a ballot in federal elections. Voters in person would need to show a valid photo ID, while those voting by mail would need to provide a copy of a photo ID or an affidavit explaining why they don’t have one. The bill also aims to increase public access to digital imaging devices to help individuals create copies of identification documents and ensures that applicants are notified of photo ID requirements when registering to vote.
Key provisions
- Requires voters to present photo identification to vote in federal elections.
- Allows voters without photo ID to cast a provisional ballot with specific requirements.
- Provides options for voters who vote by mail, including submitting a copy of a photo ID or an affidavit.
- Mandates public access to digital imaging devices at government buildings to facilitate ID copy creation.
- Requires states to notify voters of photo ID requirements when they register to vote.
- Makes conforming amendments to the Help America Vote Act to implement these changes.
- Updates enforcement and guidance sections of the Help America Vote Act.
Who is affected
- Voters in federal elections
- State and local election officials
- Individuals seeking to register to vote
- Tribal governments (regarding identification documents)
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