Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt an amendment to HB 4123 that requires individuals to present photo identification prior to voting.

Highlights:

• Requires voters to provide “valid photo identification” when voting in elections, whereas existing law allows voters to cast a ballot without any identification (Sec. 76).

• Defines “valid photo identification” as a document that (Sec. 76):
• Shows the name of the voter and the name conforms to the name on the voter's registration;
• Shows a photograph of the voter;
• Shows an expiration date;
• Is not expired; and
• Was issued by the commonwealth of Massachusetts or the government of the United States.

• Authorizes a voter, without valid photo identification, to cast a provisional ballot and provide identification to the clerk or elections board of their municipality within 8 business days or forfeit the vote (Sec. 76).

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