Legislation requiring proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote was reported by the House Elections Integrity Committee this week. The bill changes current laws that allow a person to provide their driver’s license or state ID when registering to vote.
Key Points:
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- House Bill 4765 was introduced by Representative Jason Woolford (R-Howell).
- The legislation requires individuals to verify their U.S. citizenship using approved documentation when registering to vote.
- The bill details a number of items that could be used to prove citizenship, including a birth certificate, passport, American Indian card issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with KIC classification, Bureau of Indian Affairs card number, or naturalization documents, among others.
- It also requires voter registration applications to clearly state that they will not be processed until satisfactory proof of citizenship is provided.
- It requires voters to present a valid ID when casting a ballot.
- The bill was sent to the House floor for consideration.
