SB276

Generally revise voter identification laws

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Montana SB276 revises voter identification laws, specifying acceptable forms of ID and provisional voting procedures.

Montana SB276 amends voter identification laws to specify acceptable forms of identification for voting, including Montana driver's licenses, state ID cards, military ID, tribal ID, U.S. passports, Montana concealed carry permits, and student photo ID cards. It also allows other readable photo IDs with the elector's name and a document showing the elector's name and current address. The bill revises provisional voting procedures, requiring provisional ballots if the provided information is invalid or insufficient, or if the elector's name does not appear on the precinct register.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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42 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 21, 2025

10:00 AM

House State Administration Hearing

Feb 19, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate State Administration Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker