Bill > HB3016

This bill modifies West Virginia's voter identification requirements by updating the types of valid identifying documents voters must present when voting. The bill requires most voter identification documents to include a photograph, with a few specific exceptions, such as certain driver's licenses without photos. The bill maintains a list of acceptable forms of photo ID, including state and federal government-issued identification, passports, employee and student ID cards, military IDs, and voter registration cards with photos. For voters 65 and older, expired documents remain valid. If a voter cannot provide a valid photo ID, they may cast a provisional ballot after executing an identity affidavit, or be accompanied by an adult who has known them for at least six months and can vouch for their identity. The bill also exempts residents of state-licensed care facilities from the photo ID requirement. Additionally, the Secretary of State is required to educate voters about the new identification requirements and develop a program to help eligible voters obtain valid identifying documents, ensuring that the new rules do not unduly burden voters' ability to participate in elections.

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