HF 293 Summary

• Voter ID Requirement: Requires photo ID to register and vote; establishes a free voter identification card issued by Department of Public Safety as an alternative to driver's license or state ID.

• Voter ID Card Details: Free card available to eligible applicants with U.S. citizenship proof and photographic identity; expires in 4 years (8 years for applicants age 65+); different color scheme than driver's licenses.

• Provisional Ballots: Allows voters without required ID to cast provisional ballots; ballots counted if voter provides proof of identity and residence within 7 days after election.

• Acceptable ID Documents: Creates comprehensive list of documents satisfying identity and residence requirements for voting, including driver's licenses, state IDs, voter ID cards, military IDs, tribal IDs, and specified non-photo documents.

• Implementation & Funding: Effective June 1, 2023 (with some provisions June 1, 2022); appropriates funds for public education campaign, driver's license agent training, and voter ID card account for reimbursing document acquisition costs.