IL HB5213

Requires Secretary of State to issue Voter Identification Cards to registered voters without acceptable photo ID, containing voter's name, signature, photograph, state seal, and residence address.

Defines acceptable forms of photo identification for voting as Illinois Driver's License, State ID Card, FOID Card, U.S. Passport, disabled person ID, senior citizen ID, and other government-issued photo ID with current address.

Allows voters without acceptable photo ID to obtain a Voter Identification Card by submitting identity documents (photo or non-photo with name and birth date), proof of voter registration, and address documentation.

Provides exemptions for indigent voters and those with religious objections to being photographed to vote provisional ballots by signing an affidavit; defines indigent as individuals at 125% or less of federal poverty guidelines.

Modifies voting procedures requiring presentation of government-issued photo ID or Voter Identification Card for election day voting, early voting, and absentee ballot voting under mail registration.