SB544
Voter identification; identification containing a photograph required.
Status:
Killed
Latest Action:
Jan. 27, 2026
Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
Chief Patron:
Luther Henry Cifers, III (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Elections; voter identification; identification containing a photograph required.
Requires presentation of a form of identification containing a photograph in order to vote. The bill repeals the provisions of law permitting a voter who does not have one of the required forms of identification to vote after signing a statement, subject to felony penalties for false statements, that he ... (More) is the named registered voter he claims to be. Instead, the bill provides that such voter is entitled to cast a provisional ballot. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100908D
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/27/2026 - Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
