Signed by Governor Jim Pillen

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires individuals present voter identification to vote in primaries and general elections.

Highlights:

• Requires individuals present voter identification to vote in primaries and general elections that meets the following criteria, including (Sec. 2):

• Shows the name of the individual that the document was issued to;

• Shows a photograph or digital image of the individual that the document was issued to;

• A document issued by the Department of Defense, Veteran Affairs, its predecessor, or another branch of the uniformed services that shows their name and image; or

• A hospital, assisted living facility, nursing home, or any other skilled care facility record that shows their individual name, or digital image.

• Requires registered voter fill out a provisional voter identification envelope if they do the following, including (Sec. 10):

• Fail to produce valid photo ID at the polling place;

• The voter’s name appears on the precinct list of registered voters for the polling place;

• Has a reasonable impediment preventing the voter from presenting valid photo ID; or

• Has religious objection to being photographed.

• Specifies that voters using a provisional voter verification envelope to cast their ballot enclose in the envelope marked provisional voter identification verification and shall by signing the front of the envelope, certify the following, including, but not limited to (Sec. 10):

• That their name is their official name;

• That they are registered to vote at the listed precinct;

• Did not provide photo id due to a reasonable impediment; and

• Are eligible to vote in the election and have not voted yet.

• Requires the Secretary of State to provide a standard certification for a voter with a reasonable impediment (Sec. 11).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval of the governor (Sec. 27).

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