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 clarifies the types of documents that qualify as valid identification, including various forms of government-issued IDs, student IDs, and other specified documents.

Additionally, the bill makes several deletions and insertions to existing voting procedures, including changing the terminology from "deemed" to "considered" regarding valid identifying documents. It also introduces provisions for voters who may not have a valid ID, allowing them to be accompanied by an adult who can affirm their identity, or to vote provisionally if they cannot provide the required identification. The bill aims to enhance the integrity of the voting process by ensuring that all voters can be accurately identified before casting their ballots.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-1-34