Adds additional options for photo identification needed to vote
This bill establishes new photo identification requirements for voters in Missouri who wish to cast a ballot at a polling place or vote absentee in person. To vote, individuals must present specific forms of ID, such as a nonexpired Missouri driver's license, a nondriver's license, a Missouri student ID, or other government-issued documents containing a photo and name. If a qualified voter arrives without the required identification, they may cast a provisional ballot but must return to the polling place within a set window to provide the necessary ID or have their identity verified by signature comparison for the vote to be counted. The legislation also mandates that the state provide nondriver's licenses free of charge to eligible voters and covers the costs for obtaining essential documents like birth certificates or Social Security cards needed to secure that identification.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Jan 10, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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Betsy Fogle
DDemocratic
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