Bill > HB437

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to update the qualifications for voting in Pennsylvania, introducing several key changes. The amendment maintains the existing voter eligibility requirements of being a U.S. citizen at least 21 years old, having resided in the state for 90 days, and having lived in the election district for 60 days prior to voting. However, it introduces new identification requirements, mandating that voters must present a valid government-issued identification when voting in person or provide proof of identification when voting by mail. For voters who do not have a valid ID, the amendment requires that a government-issued identification be provided at no cost upon request and identity confirmation. The bill also defines "valid identification" as an unexpired government-issued ID, unless otherwise specified by law. The proposed amendment follows a specific constitutional procedure, requiring passage by the General Assembly in two consecutive sessions, followed by public advertising and submission to voters at a qualifying general or municipal election.

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