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DE HB189

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Lyndon Yearick

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Add requirement that absentee ballot request statements be accompanied by valid photo identification, including Delaware driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, school ID, or employer ID
  • Allow electors submitting statements by mail to include a clear photocopy of valid identification with their request
  • Authorize the Department of Elections to attempt to verify elector identity if valid identification is not included by requesting name, date of birth, last address, and last four digits of Social Security number
  • Deny absentee ballot if elector fails to provide requested verification information after Department contact attempt
  • Repeal existing subsections (c) and (e) of § 5503 and renumber remaining subsections accordingly

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Requesting An Absentee Ballot.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

5/18/2021

Committee Referrals

Administration5/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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