This bill amends the election procedure by prohibiting the use of student identification cards as a valid form of identification for obtaining a ballot. Specifically, it repeals and reenacts RSA 659:13, II(a) to clarify that valid photo identification must show the individual's name, which must substantially conform to the name in the voter registration record, and must include a photograph of the individual. The bill also stipulates that the identification must have an expiration date that has not been exceeded by more than 60 days, with an exception for voters aged 75 and older, who may use identification that has not been expired for more than one year.
Additionally, the bill outlines acceptable forms of identification, which include a driver's license, state-issued identification cards, a United States armed services identification card, and a United States passport or passcard. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage. Overall, the bill aims to tighten the requirements for voter identification and ensure that only specific forms of ID are accepted at the polls.