Bill > H802

This bill amends Section 76B of Chapter 54 of the General Laws to require voters to show a valid photo identification before casting a ballot in a public election. Specifically, voters must present one of several acceptable forms of photo ID, including a current driver's license, government employee card, pilot's license, military identification, Medicaid or Medicare card, or a student photo university ID. The goal of this legislation appears to be verifying voter eligibility by ensuring that individuals can prove their identity through a standardized set of government-issued or official identification documents before participating in an election. By mandating photo identification, the bill aims to potentially reduce voter fraud and increase the integrity of the voting process, though such voter ID laws are often controversial and debated in terms of their impact on voter access and potential disenfranchisement.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H802