An Act To Require Photographic Identification For Voting
LD 1880 requires Maine voters to present a valid photo ID at polling places to cast a ballot. Voters without photo ID can cast a challenged ballot but must either complete a religious objection affidavit (if they have a religious objection to being photographed) or present photo ID within four days after the election. The bill also mandates the Secretary of State to provide free nondriver photo ID cards to eligible voters aged 18 or older who lack a driver's license. This bill directly affects all voters in Maine by modifying election procedures and expanding access to free identification options.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 1, 2025
Last action May 13, 2025
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
May 7, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - LTW
legislature
May 1, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Laurel Libby
RRepublican
Co
Ben Hymes
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Adams
RRepublican
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