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NC H1107

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

David Lewis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires North Carolina voters to present photographic identification when voting in person, with acceptable forms including driver's licenses, passports, tribal enrollment cards, student IDs, and employee IDs from state or local government entities.

  • Establishes free voter photo identification cards issued by county boards of elections, available by May 1, 2019, that expire eight years from issuance and contain a photograph and voter registration number.

  • Allows voters without acceptable photo ID to cast provisional ballots if they complete affidavits attesting to religious objections, reasonable impediments, or hardship from natural disasters occurring within 60 days of election day.

  • Provides for a comprehensive voter education program including mailings to all registered voters, training for poll workers, coordination with local media, and notification to voters without a North Carolina driver's license about the new requirements.

  • Repeals previous voter identification statutes from 2013 legislation and makes technical updates to election law references throughout the General Statutes.

Legislative Description

Implementation of Voter ID Const. Amendment

Last Action

Ref To Com On Elections and Ethics Law

11/28/2018

Committee Referrals

Elections and Ethics Law11/28/2018

Full Bill Text

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