SJR 10 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

CA: Require identification to vote

This bill proposes adding a new section to the Ohio Constitution that requires voters to present valid identification when casting their ballots in person. To vote, individuals must show a current photo ID issued by the state or federal government, such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID. The measure also allows for alternative verification methods, including a signature and another unique identifier, and includes an exception for voters with sincere religious objections to being photographed. If approved by voters, these identification rules would become law immediately.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced May 19, 2026 Last action Jun 10, 2026
Maddy AI version diff · 3 comparisons

What changed between versions

As Adopted by the House As Enrolled · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was transitioned from its House version to the final enrolled version for signing, adding signature lines for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate. The substantive policy text regarding voter identification requirements remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Added signature lines for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate to finalize the bill for the Governor's signature.

Updated the header and title to reflect the final enrolled status of the bill.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 3, 2026 · House Jun 11, 2026

How they voted

229
Passed
Total votes 31
Jun 3, 2026
D Democratic8
8 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican23
22 Yea 1 Nay
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Jun 11, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (62-29)
house
Jun 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Jun 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Informally passed
lower
Jun 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Jun 8, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
Jun 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
May 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
May 19, 2026
Introduced
Offered
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors