This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to mandate that all registered voters must present a valid identifying document containing a photograph in order to vote in elections for candidates for public office. The new legal language specifies that this requirement applies to all registered voters, reinforcing the necessity of photo identification at polling places. The bill also includes various provisions regarding acceptable forms of identification, such as state-issued driver's licenses, passports, and other government-issued IDs, while allowing for provisional ballots under certain circumstances if a voter cannot provide the required identification.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language to clarify the responsibilities of poll clerks and the procedures for voters who may need assistance. It emphasizes the importance of verifying voter identity and maintaining the integrity of the voting process. The changes aim to enhance voter identification requirements while ensuring that those who may face challenges in providing identification still have the opportunity to vote through alternative means, such as affidavits or provisional ballots.

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Introduced Version: 3-1-34