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119-s-4155119th Congress

A bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Senator Husted, Jon [R-OH]

Introduced

Summary

Would require a photo ID to cast a federal ballot in person. It would also set ID rules for non‑in‑person ballots and push states to provide free public access to devices that copy IDs.

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  • In‑person voters would have to present a valid physical photo identification before receiving a Federal ballot. Voters without ID could cast a provisional ballot but would have 3 days to provide ID or submit a state affidavit claiming a religious objection to photography.
  • Voters voting other than in person would need to include either a copy of a valid photo ID or the last four digits of their Social Security number plus a state affidavit that they cannot obtain ID after reasonable efforts. The bill exempts absent uniformed services voters and those covered by the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act.
  • States and local officials would have to notify registrants of the photo ID requirement at registration and on online systems before completion. They would, to the extent practicable, make printers, copiers, or scanners available at courts, libraries, and police stations so people can copy IDs at no cost.

Accepted forms of photo ID are listed and include a state driver’s license or ID with photo and expiration date, a U.S. passport, a military ID, and a Tribal government ID.

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Show photo ID to vote

This bill would require you to show a physical photo ID to get an in-person Federal ballot. If you do not show ID, you would be allowed to cast a provisional ballot but you would have 3 days to provide ID or sign a State affidavit saying you object to being photographed for that provisional ballot to be counted. For mail or absentee ballots, you would have to send either a copy of a photo ID or the last four digits of your Social Security number plus a State affidavit saying you tried but could not get an ID. States would have to tell people about the ID rule when they register, try to provide free access to printers or scanners at public buildings to copy IDs, and the rule would apply to Federal elections held on or after the date of enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Husted, Jon [R-OH]

OH • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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