Bill > HB1769

This bill amends the Illinois Election Code to require voters to present a government-issued photo identification card or a newly created Voter Identification Card when voting. The bill establishes detailed provisions for issuing Voter Identification Cards to registered voters who do not have an acceptable form of photo ID. Acceptable photo identification includes Illinois driver's licenses, state ID cards, disabled person ID cards, senior citizen ID cards, FOID cards, and U.S. passports with current addresses. The Secretary of State must issue Voter Identification Cards free of charge to eligible voters, requiring applicants to provide documentation proving their identity, date of birth, and residence. The bill includes exemptions for indigent voters (defined as those with income at or below 125% of federal poverty guidelines) and individuals with religious objections to being photographed, who may vote a provisional ballot after signing an affidavit. For voters who registered by mail and lack photo ID, the bill allows a 10-day period to provide the required identification after casting a provisional ballot. The overall intent is to ensure voter identity verification while providing alternative methods for voters who may face challenges obtaining photo identification.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1769&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104