Voters In Virginia May No Longer Need To Carry Photo IDs

[nitpicker]

https://wamu.org/story/20/02/05/voters-in-virginia-may-no-longer-need-to-carry-photo-ids/

Voters In Virginia May No Longer Need To Carry Photo IDs

Under the new voter ID law, Virginians can use a paycheck, utility bill or a photo ID to vote.

Patrick Semansky / AP

Voters in Virginia may no longer have to carry a photo ID with them when they go to the polls. On Tuesday, the Virginia state Senate voted 21-19 to pass a bill from Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Hampton) that would repeal current voter ID requirements.

If enacted, voters in Virginia could present any government document containing their name and address — such as a copy of a current utility bill, government check or a paycheck — to a polling officer. In 2012, the then Republican-controlled state legislature passed a bill that requires Virginians to show a photo ID, such as a driver’s license or a U.S. passport, when they went to vote. Virginians without a photo ID are given a provisional ballot, which requires extra steps in order to be counted.
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The vote on the new ID law was split down party lines. Supporters of the current law say it helps prevent voter fraud and is not discriminatory.
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A similar bill in the House cleared a subcommittee on Tuesday.

[nitpicker]

1. I don't know if this will be enacted in time for Super Tuesday

Another last-minute change for Virginia pollworkers? sigh.

[underpants]

2. No it will probably be effective July 1

Almost all new laws are effective at the beginning of the Commonwealth fiscal year.