Bill > HB771

This bill significantly revises Pennsylvania's voter identification requirements by expanding the types of acceptable identification for in-person and absentee/mail-in voting. For in-person voting, voters will now be able to use a broader range of identification documents, including driver's licenses, federal or tribal government documents, military ID, county/municipal/school district documents, firearm permits, student IDs, employment IDs, and various non-photo documents like utility bills, bank statements, paychecks, government checks, and insurance documents. If a voter cannot provide acceptable identification, they can either have another registered voter vouch for their identity or complete an affirmation form. For absentee and mail-in voters, identification can be verified through a driver's license number, the last four digits of their Social Security number, or by submitting a copy of an acceptable document. The bill requires county election boards to notify voters within 24 hours if their identification is missing or unverified, giving them until six days after the election to submit proper identification. Importantly, these new requirements will not take effect until the 2027 primary election, providing ample time for implementation and public education about the new voter ID rules.

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