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VA HB1970

VA HB1970
Voter identification; identification containing a photograph required.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/08/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Voter identification; identification containing a photograph required. Requires presentation of a form of identification containing a photograph in order to vote. The bill repeals the provisions of law permitting a voter who does not have one of the required forms of identification to vote after signing a statement, subject to felony penalties for false statements, that he is the named registered voter he claims to be. Instead, such voter would be entitled to cast a provisional ballot.

AI Summary

This bill requires presentation of a form of identification containing a photograph in order to vote. It repeals the provisions of law that allowed a voter who does not have one of the required forms of identification to vote after signing a statement, subject to felony penalties, that he is the named registered voter he claims to be. Instead, such a voter would be entitled to cast a provisional ballot.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Left in Privileges and Elections (on 02/05/2021)

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