Ensures that every voter can access no-excuse absentee vote-by-mail. Goes into effect in
the November 2020 election and for each succeeding federal election.
Prohibits states from requiring any form of identification to obtain an absentee
ballot, although requiring a signed affirmation of identity is permitted.
Prohibits states from requiring notarization or witness signatures to obtain or cast
an absentee ballot
Section 160004. Permitting Use of Sworn Written Statement To Meet Identification
Requirements For Voting.
Provides that if a state has a voter identification requirement to cast a ballot in-person or
by mail, an individual may make a sworn written statement attesting to their identity to
fulfill the identification requirement. Does not affect the Help America Vote Act’s
requirements for certain first-time voters who submitted their voter registration by mail.
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Section 160003. Early Voting and Voting by Mail.
> Ensures that every voter can access no-excuse absentee vote-by-mail. Goes into effect in
the November 2020 election and for each succeeding federal election.
> - Prohibits states from requiring any form of identification to obtain an absentee
ballot, although requiring a signed affirmation of identity is permitted.
> - Prohibits states from requiring notarization or witness signatures to obtain or cast
an absentee ballot
Section 160004. Permitting Use of Sworn Written Statement To Meet Identification
Requirements For Voting.
> Provides that if a state has a voter identification requirement to cast a ballot in-person or
by mail, an individual may make a sworn written statement attesting to their identity to
fulfill the identification requirement. Does not affect the Help America Vote Act’s
requirements for certain first-time voters who submitted their voter registration by mail.
starting on page 71
Section 160003. Early Voting and Voting by Mail.
Section 160004. Permitting Use of Sworn Written Statement To Meet Identification Requirements For Voting.