A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

This bill would require individuals to present valid physical photo identification to receive a ballot for a federal election. Voters without such identification could cast a provisional ballot, but it would only be counted if they provide the required ID or a religious objection affidavit within three days. Additionally, the bill would require mail-in or remote voters to submit a copy of their photo ID or their Social Security number with an affidavit, though exceptions are provided for overseas military, disabled, and elderly voters.

This bill affects individuals voting in federal elections, who must provide valid physical photo identification or meet specific affidavit requirements to have their ballots counted. State and local election officials are impacted by new requirements to verify identification and provide public access to digital imaging devices for copying IDs. The legislation also specifies distinct procedures or exemptions for overseas military voters, certain disabled or elderly voters, and individuals with religious objections to being photographed.

• Photo identification requirement for federal elections. Prohibits state and local election officials from providing ballots for federal elections to individuals who do not present valid physical photo identification.
• Provisional ballot procedures and verification. Allows individuals without photo identification to cast provisional ballots, which are only counted if the voter presents valid identification or a religious objection affidavit within three days.
• Identification requirements for remote voting. Requires voters using methods other than in-person voting to submit a copy of their photo identification or provide the last four digits of their Social Security number along with an affidavit of inability to obtain a copy.
• Exemptions for specific voter populations. Exempts overseas military voters and certain disabled or elderly voters from the specific identification requirements for non-in-person voting.
• Public access to digital imaging devices. Directs states to ensure, to the extent practicable, that the public has access to digital imaging devices to create copies of their photo identification at no cost.

The requirements established by this bill take effect one day after the date of the bill's enactment.

This bill amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish new photo identification requirements for individuals voting in federal elections.

The bill aims to establish mandatory photo identification requirements for individuals voting in federal elections, whether in person or through other methods. It seeks to standardize the verification of voter identity by requiring valid physical photo identification or specific alternative documentation, such as affidavits or partial Social Security numbers, to ensure eligibility before a ballot is counted.