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MD HB192

MD HB192
Elections - In-Person Voting - Proof of Identity


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Introduced
01/10/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring an election judge to establish a voter's identity by requiring the voter to present a valid government-issued photo identification or a valid nongovernment-issued photo identification, and a current bill, statement, or check that states the voter's name and address as proof of identity; requiring a voter to vote a provisional ballot if the voter is unable to provide certain proof of identity; and prohibiting a person from knowingly and willfully voting or attempting to vote under a false form of identification.

AI Summary

This bill requires election judges to establish a voter's identity by requesting the voter to present a valid government-issued photo ID or a valid non-government-issued photo ID along with a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that states the voter's name and address. If a voter is unable to provide the required identification, the election judge shall refer the voter to cast a provisional ballot. The bill also prohibits a person from knowingly and willfully voting or attempting to vote under a false form of identification.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 2/13/2024 ) (on 02/13/2024)

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