LD397

Maine LD397 mandates photographic identification for in-person and absentee voting.

Maine LD397 requires voters to present a photograph identification document when voting in person or by absentee ballot. Acceptable forms of identification include a driver's license, nondriver identification card, U.S. passport, military identification, or a permit to carry a concealed handgun with a photograph. The bill also allows voters without such identification to request a free special voter photograph identification card from the Secretary of State. It removes certain documents, like college IDs, from the list of acceptable identification for voter registration.