AN ACT REQUIRING PHOTO IDENTIFICATION FOR VOTING PURPOSES.

HB 6018 requires voters to present a current photo ID displaying their name and address at polling places to cast a ballot. It directly affects voters without photo ID, including low-income individuals and some seniors who may not have standard identification. The bill establishes a program to waive fees for obtaining a government-issued photo ID (like a driver's license or state ID) specifically for voting purposes. This creates a concrete policy change by mandating ID presentation while removing cost barriers to obtaining compliant ID.