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US SB4155

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jon Husted

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires in-person voters to present valid physical photo identification to receive a ballot for federal elections; voters without ID may cast a provisional ballot that counts only if they present ID or a religious objection affidavit within 3 days

  • Requires absentee/mail-in voters to submit a copy of photo ID or the last 4 digits of their Social Security number plus an affidavit stating they cannot obtain photo ID despite reasonable efforts

  • Exempts absent uniformed services voters and individuals with disabilities who vote by alternative methods under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act

  • Accepts as valid ID: state driver's licenses, state-issued ID cards, U.S. passports, military identification, and tribal government identification documents (all must include photo and expiration date)

  • Mandates states provide free public access to digital imaging devices (printers, copiers, scanners) at government buildings including courts, libraries, and police stations for copying photo IDs, and requires notification of ID requirements during voter registration

Legislative Description

A bill to require voters to provide photo identification as a condition of casting a ballot, and for other purposes.

Government operations and politics

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules And Administration3/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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