Elections - In-Person Voting - Proof of Identity

Summary

The bill mandates that election judges verify each voter's identity by requiring a government‑issued photo ID, or a non‑government photo ID together with a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or similar document showing name and address. Voters who cannot provide the required proof must cast a provisional ballot, and anyone who knowingly votes with false identification would face misdemeanor charges. It also outlines how election judges must assist voters and record any assistance provided.

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Hearings

• Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill Hearing
  Government, Labor, and Elections · Feb 11, 2026

History

1. Feb 6, 2026Hearing canceled
2. Feb 6, 2026Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
3. Jan 28, 2026Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
4. Jan 23, 2026First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

Sponsors

• Howard · sponsor
• Adams
• Anderson
• Arentz
• Baker
• Beauchamp
• Bouchat
• Buckel
• Ciliberti
• Ghrist
• Griffith
• Hartman
• Hinebaugh
• Hornberger
• Hutchinson
• Jacobs
• Kipke
• Mangione
• McComas
• Metzgar
• Miller
• Nkongolo
• Pippy
• R. Long
• Reilly

And 5 more cosponsors.

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