HB577

Require photo ID for absent voting; revise voter registration law

Introduced·11/5/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB577 mandates photo ID for absentee voting and revises voter registration laws.

Ohio HB577 requires voters to provide photo identification to cast absentee ballots by mail, with exceptions for religious objections. It mandates that certain public agencies offer voter registration assistance and establishes a homebound identification program. The bill also details procedures for handling voter registration applications, absentee ballots, and secure receptacles for ballot drop-offs. It outlines the contents of the statewide voter registration database and the responsibilities of the secretary of state and boards of elections in maintaining and auditing this database.

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Where it stands

Current
General Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

4:15 PM

House General Government 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

Mar 17

4:15 PM

House General Government 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Nov 12, 2025

House

Referred to committee: General Government

Nov 5, 2025

House

Introduced