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LA SB319

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Pressly

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the affidavit option for voters without photo ID and replaces it with a requirement to present two forms of alternative identification from specified lists of primary and secondary documents

  • Expands acceptable photo identification to include U.S. Passport books, Certificates of Citizenship and Naturalization, and Tribal ID cards issued by state or federally recognized tribes

  • Establishes primary documents for non-photo ID voting: original/certified birth certificate, Social Security card, U.S. Passport card, Tribal ID without photo, or VA Health ID card

  • Establishes secondary documents: voter registration certificate, utility bill, bank statement, government check/document, or paycheck/pay stub (all must be within 12 months and contain voter's name and address)

  • Requires election commissioners to be trained on the new identification requirements and removes references to voter identification affidavits from post-election documentation procedures

Legislative Description

Provides for instructions to elections commissioners. (8/1/26)

ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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