The resolution proposed by Senators Timken and Gavarone seeks to amend the Ohio Constitution by adding Section 5 to Article V, which would mandate that voters provide identification in order to cast their ballots. This requirement includes showing a photo ID when voting in person at designated polling places, with specific provisions for those who may have a sincere religious objection to being photographed. Additionally, the resolution allows for voters without photo identification to cast provisional ballots, provided they submit the required ID to election officials by a specified deadline for their votes to be counted.

The resolution outlines acceptable forms of photo identification, which include a driver's license or state ID issued by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, a U.S. passport, military identification, and other documents authorized by the General Assembly. It clarifies that the General Assembly is not obligated to create laws permitting voting in any manner other than in-person on election day. If the proposal is approved by a majority of voters in the upcoming general election on November 3, 2026, the new section would take effect immediately.