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
Mandatory photo identification for federal elections. This bill would require voters to show a valid physical photo ID to receive an in-person ballot and sets submission rules for ballots cast other than in person.
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- In-person voters: An individual could not receive a regular ballot without a valid photo ID. Voters without ID may cast a provisional ballot but must present the ID or a state affidavit claiming a religious objection to being photographed within three days.
- Voters casting ballots other than in person: Must submit a copy of a valid photo ID or the last four digits of their Social Security number plus an affidavit saying they are unable to obtain an ID after reasonable efforts. Two exceptions apply for certain absent uniformed services voters and voters covered by the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act.
- People without ID: States and local governments would have to provide free public access to printers, scanners, or copiers at government buildings like courts, libraries, and police stations so individuals can copy a valid photo ID at no cost.
- Registration and online notice: States must notify people applying to register to vote about the photo ID requirement at registration, and online systems must warn applicants before completing registration.
- What counts as a valid photo ID: The bill defines acceptable IDs to include a state driver’s license, a state motor vehicle ID card, a U.S. passport, a military ID, or a Tribal government ID, each with a photo and expiration date.
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New photo ID rule for voters
If enacted, the bill would require you to show a physical, valid photo ID to get a ballot when voting in person in Federal elections. Valid IDs would include a State driver’s license, State motor-vehicle ID, U.S. passport, military ID, or Tribal ID. If you do not show ID in person, you could cast a provisional ballot but would have 3 days to show ID or submit a State affidavit saying you cannot be photographed for religious reasons. For ballots cast other than in person, you would need to send either a copy of a valid photo ID or the last four digits of your Social Security number plus a State affidavit saying you tried but could not obtain an ID. Absent uniformed services voters and certain voters covered by the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act would be excepted. States would have to tell people about the photo ID rule when they register and, where practicable, provide free public access at government buildings to devices to copy IDs. These rules 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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