US HB156

Requires voters to present valid photo identification to cast a ballot in federal elections, with acceptable forms including state-issued driver's licenses, state ID cards, U.S. passports, military IDs, or other government-issued photo identification

Voters unable to present photo ID may cast a provisional ballot, which will only be counted if they provide valid ID or a religious objection affidavit within 3 days

Mail-in voters must submit a copy of photo ID with their ballot, or alternatively the last four digits of their Social Security number with an affidavit attesting they cannot obtain photo ID; overseas military voters are exempt from this requirement

States must provide free photo identification to individuals who cannot afford one or are otherwise unable to obtain one, and must ensure public access to copying devices at government buildings for making ID copies at no cost

Requirements take effect for federal elections held in 2026 or later, with states already meeting or exceeding these standards eligible for approval by the Attorney General within 180 days of request