ME LD397

Requires voters to present photo identification when voting in person or by absentee ballot, effective January 1, 2026

Acceptable photo ID includes: Maine driver's license or non-driver ID card, U.S. passport, military identification, or concealed handgun permit with photo

Explicitly excludes college and university student IDs from acceptable forms of voter identification

Creates a free special voter photograph identification card available from the Secretary of State for voters who lack other qualifying photo ID

Removes certain non-photo documents (birth certificates, social security cards) from the list of acceptable identification for voter registration