HCR 5021 Kansas House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Amending article 5 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to require voters to present photographic identification at the time of voting.

This bill proposes adding a new section to the Kansas Constitution to require all voters to show a valid form of photographic identification when casting their ballots. The acceptable IDs include those issued by the state of Kansas, the federal government, or a recognized tribal government. If approved by voters in a special election scheduled for August 4, 2026, this rule would become a permanent part of the state constitution rather than just a state law. The resolution outlines the specific text for the constitutional amendment and sets the date for the public vote on the issue.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Apr 10, 2026
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MINOR
The bill was amended to expand voter identification requirements by adding tribal government-issued identification as an acceptable form of ID. This change broadens the scope of the resolution to include tribal governments alongside state and federal authorities, ensuring tribal voters have a recognized form of identification that meets the new constitutional requirement.
Scope change
The scope of acceptable identification was expanded to include tribal governments.
REQUIREMENT

Added 'tribal government of any recognized Indian tribe' as an acceptable source of photographic identification for voting, replacing the previous list that only included state and federal issuers.

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Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Report recommending resolution be adopted as amended by House Committee on Elections
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Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to House Committee on Elections
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Jan 21, 2026
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