The bill amends West Virginia's voting identification requirements by establishing stricter criteria for valid identifying documents. It mandates that all valid identification presented by voters must include a photograph, while also providing exceptions for certain cases, such as allowing a driver's license or identification card issued without a photograph to still be considered valid. Additionally, the bill eliminates specific types of identification that were previously accepted and allows voters aged 65 and older to use expired identification under certain conditions.

Furthermore, the legislation introduces provisions for voters who may not have valid identification at the polling place. It allows registered voters to be accompanied by an adult who can sign an affidavit affirming the voter's identity, and it permits poll workers to allow voters they have known for at least six months to vote without presenting identification. The bill also outlines the process for casting provisional ballots for those unable to provide valid identification, ensuring that their votes can still be counted once their identity is verified. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the integrity of the voting process while accommodating voters' needs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-1-34, 17B-2-1
Committee Substitute: 3-1-34, 17B-2-1
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 3-1-34, 17B-2-1
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 3-1-34