Bill > HB06008

This bill proposes to amend existing voting laws to require all voters (referred to as "electors") to present a current and valid photo identification that clearly shows their name and residential address before they can receive and cast a ballot at polling places. The bill also establishes a program to ensure that voters can obtain the necessary photo identification, such as a motor vehicle operator's license or government-issued identity card, at no cost. By implementing this requirement, the bill aims to verify voter identity at the polls, potentially as a measure to prevent voter fraud, while simultaneously ensuring that the financial burden of obtaining identification does not prevent eligible voters from exercising their right to vote. The proposed legislation creates a mechanism for voters who may not already possess an acceptable form of photo ID to acquire one free of charge, thus addressing potential concerns about voter access and disenfranchisement.

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