An Act To Require A Voter To Show Photographic Identification

LD 397 requires Maine voters to present a photograph identification document when voting in person or by absentee ballot. Acceptable IDs include Maine driver's licenses, state non-driver IDs, U.S. passports, military IDs, or concealed carry permits with photos. The bill removes non-photo documents (like birth certificates) from acceptable ID forms and prohibits college ID cards from being used. Voters without photo ID can request a free special voter photo ID card from the Secretary of State. This applies to all voters in Maine for both in-person and absentee voting, effective January 1, 2026.