More kinds of ID would work at the polls, including handgun licenses and other government photo documents
What it does
SB 102 would change the proof of identity rules for voting. At the polls, a voter would have to show one photo ID from the state list, one other ID plus a signed declaration, or two other IDs with one showing a current address. The bill would add handgun licenses, Native American tribal documents with a photo and address, and other official government documents with a name, address, and photo to the photo ID list. If you cannot meet the photo ID rule, you could sign a declaration about a reasonable impediment, such as no transportation, a work schedule, disability or illness, or family responsibilities, and a false statement on that form can lead to prosecution for perjury.
What it means for your community
People who vote in person would dig through their wallet at the polling place to find an ID that fits the list. A voter who casts a provisional ballot because of ID problems would have six days after election day to show ID to the voter registrar or sign an affidavit. The bill would also say a voter who delivers a marked ballot in person during early voting must show ID, and it would take effect September 1, 2027. A voter who claims the disability exemption on a registration would need Social Security documentation or a Veterans Affairs disability rating of at least 50 percent, plus a statement that they do not have the required ID.
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