Bill > HB3058

This bill amends the Election Code to require voters to present a government-issued photo identification card, as defined in Section 3-6, or a new "Voter Identification Card" to verify their identity when voting. The Voter Identification Card, issued by the Secretary of State to registered voters without acceptable photo ID, will include the voter's name, signature, photograph, the State seal, and current residence address, and will be valid as long as the voter maintains the information on the card, but can only be used for voting in Illinois. The bill also outlines the documentation required to obtain a Voter Identification Card, including a photo ID or specific non-photo identity documents, proof of date of birth, voter registration evidence, and documentation of name and principal residence address, with specific examples provided for each. Exemptions are included for indigent voters unable to obtain the card without a fee and for those with religious objections to being photographed, who may vote a provisional ballot and sign an affidavit. The bill also modifies existing provisions related to provisional voting, allowing for provisional ballots if a voter fails to provide an acceptable form of photo identification as described in Section 3-6, and extends the timeframe for providing required identification in such cases to 10 days.