HB 1797 Summary

• Requires voters to present proof of identity (government-issued photo ID or document with name and address) when voting in person or submit identification with mail-in ballots, with an expiration date no more than four years old

• Defines "proof of identity" as a document issued by the United States or State of Arkansas that shows the voter's name, photograph, and valid or recently expired expiration date

• Exempts residents of licensed nursing homes, residential care facilities, and assisted-living facilities from the identification requirement if they provide documentation from facility administrators

• Creates a provisional ballot process for voters unable to provide proof of identity, which can be counted if the voter returns by 12:00 p.m. the Monday after election day with proof of identity or a signed affidavit stating they are indigent or have religious objections to photography

• Eliminates the $5 fee for Arkansas identification cards for individuals without a valid driver's license who will be at least 18 years old at the next election