# 119-s-4155: A bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes.

119-s-4155, A bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH); status introduced (as of 2026-10-16).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4155
- Congress: 119
- Title: A bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-19
- Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-16

## 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. - 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Show photo ID to vote: cost, high. 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…

## Related bills

- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-2121: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-3903: Railway Safety Act of 2026
- 119-s-5154: CHAT Act 2.0

## Sources
- [119-s-4155 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4155)

## Related
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-2121: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2121)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-3903: Railway Safety Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3903)
- [119-s-5154: CHAT Act 2.0](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5154)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4155 (as of 2026-10-16).