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DE HB200

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Lavelle

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all voters to present current and valid picture identification when entering a polling place, including Delaware driver's license, Delaware ID card, U.S. passport, U.S. military ID, or other government-issued identification.

  • If the picture identification lacks a signature, voters must provide an additional form of identification containing their signature.

  • Allows voters without required identification to cast a provisional ballot, with validity determined by the Board of Canvass.

  • Companion bill to a proposed constitutional amendment authorizing the General Assembly to establish photographic and signature identification requirements for voting.

  • Bill is modeled after Florida law; similar requirements exist in thirteen states including Georgia, Indiana, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections And Identification.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House

6/21/2011

Committee Referrals

Administration6/21/2011

Full Bill Text

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