CA: Require identification to vote
This bill proposes adding a new section to the Ohio Constitution to require voters to present a valid photo identification when casting their ballots in person. The measure would allow individuals with a sincere religious objection to photography to use alternative verification methods and would let voters without ID cast a provisional ballot if they can provide acceptable identification by a specified deadline. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or other documents authorized by law that contain the voter's name and photograph. If approved by a majority of voters in a future election, this constitutional change would immediately take effect and apply to all future elections.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 19, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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1
May 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
May 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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