The bill, H.B. No. 4475, amends the Election Code to enhance the process for voters who face reasonable impediments to presenting required identification at polling places. It introduces a new section, 15.029, which mandates that registrars note beside each voter's name when they have executed a declaration of reasonable impediment. Additionally, it specifies that a voter may only execute such a declaration twice. The bill also modifies existing sections to clarify the identification requirements for voters, allowing those who have executed a declaration less than twice to present alternative forms of identification.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of election officers when a voter does not meet the identification requirements, including providing written information about the voting process and offering the opportunity to provide an address for record-keeping. It also requires that voters who execute a declaration receive written information about acceptable forms of identification and how to obtain them. The changes aim to streamline the voting process for individuals facing challenges in meeting identification requirements while ensuring proper documentation and compliance with election laws. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 63.001, Election Code 65.0541 (Election Code 65, Election Code 63)