Requires government-issued photo registration for registration and voting
This bill (S 4458) would require voters to present a government-issued photo ID - such as a driver's license, passport, or state ID - during both voter registration and at polling places when voting in person. It mandates this ID requirement for all in-person voters, including those who registered by mail, with exemptions only for voters who are illiterate or have a physical disability. The bill amends the state constitution to establish this photo ID standard, replacing current registration and voting procedures. This change would directly affect all voters who need to verify their identity at these two points in the voting process.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 3, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
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