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MO SB511
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires voters to present one of four forms of personal identification at polling places: nonexpired Missouri driver's license, nonexpired Missouri nondriver's license, military identification without expiration date, or other documents with photograph issued by U.S. or Missouri government that expired no earlier than the most recent general election.
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Allows voters without required identification to cast provisional ballots after executing an affidavit if unable to obtain identification due to disability, inability to pay for supporting documents, sincerely held religious belief, or being born on or before January 1, 1941.
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Requires the state to provide free nondriver's license photo identification to qualified voters who lack other acceptable forms and need it for voting purposes.
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Mandates election authorities post clear notices at polling places informing voters without proper identification that they may return later with valid ID to vote a regular ballot during polling hours.
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Bill becomes effective only upon voter approval of a constitutional amendment authorizing photo identification requirements for elections.
Legislative Description
Establishes photo identification requirements for voting
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee
1/27/2014