http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voter_ID_Laws_in_the_United_States
Helpful chart of current status of Voter ID law, by State.
Looks like Pennsylvania’s goes to trial later this month.
| State | Date | Type of Law | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Photo ID | [38] Law tightened in 2011 to require photo ID as of 2014[39][40]But still has not obtained federal preclearance[41] In 2013, Attorney General Strange believes that the Photo ID law can now be implemented in 2014 due to the Supreme Court case of Shelby County v. Holder.[42] | ||
| Alaska | Photo ID | Rep. Bob Lynn drafting a bill to implement Photo ID law as of December 2012[43] | ||
| Arizona | Non-photographic forms of ID are accepted at polling places as of 2013[44] | |||
| Arkansas | 2014 | Photo ID | Photo ID bill passed by lawmakers in 2013, and survived a veto by the Governor. Pre-clearance is not needed for Arkansas, and the bill is now law. Law will be enacted when free ID cards can be issued, or in January 2014, whichever is later.[45] | |
| California | In most cases, California voters are not required to show identification before they cast ballots.[46] | |||
| Colorado | Non-photographic forms of ID allowed at polling places as of 2013. [47] | |||
| Connecticut | Photo ID | In 2013, the Governor signed a Photo ID bill into law. Several lawsuits are currently delaying implementation. [48] | ||
| Delaware | Non-photographic forms of ID allowed at polling places as of 2013.[49] | |||
| Florida | Photo ID | Federal judges strike down a Photo ID requirement in 2012.[50] | ||
| Georgia | 2006 | Photo ID | Existing law tightened in 2005 to require a photo ID; In 2006, passed a law providing for the issuance of voter ID cards at no cost to registered voters who do not have a driver's license or state-issued ID card. Photo ID was required to vote in the 2012 elections.[51] | |
| Hawaii | 1978 | Photo ID | Photo ID required when voting in person.[52] [53] | |
| Idaho | Voters may sign a Personal Identification Affidavit if they do not possess a Photo ID at the polls. [54] | |||
| Illinois | Republican Senators authoring a bill for Photo ID. [55] | |||
| Indiana | 2005 | Photo ID | Photo ID required when voting in person.[56] | |
| Iowa | Photo ID | Iowa House is preparing to vote on a Photo ID bill. [57] | ||
| Kansas | 2011 | Photo ID | Photo ID is required when voting in person.[58] | |
| Kentucky | A citizen may vote if they have Photo ID, or if a precinct officer can vouch for the voter. [59] | |||
| Louisiana | Voters may use non-photographic identification at the polling place. [60] | |||
| Maine | No ID needed at polling place if registered to vote at least 1 day prior to election.[61] | |||
| Maryland | Photo ID | Republicans sponsored a House Bill requiring Photo ID in 2013. [62] | ||
| Massachusetts | Non-photographic ID is accepted at polling stations.[63] | |||
| Michigan | Passed in 1996, but ruled invalid until a State Supreme Court ruling in 2007. Voters are requested to show photo ID or sign a statement saying they do not have valid ID in their possession at the time. Either way, the voter will not be turned away.[64] | |||
| Minnesota | Non-photographic ID is accepted at polling stations. [65] | |||
| Mississippi | Photo ID | Governor signed Photo ID bill into law in 2012. The bill will now be required to go through Pre-Clearance check from the federal government.[66] Voting Rights Act Ruling in 2013 clears the way for Mississippi to enact new Photo ID requirement in 2014.[67] | ||
| Missouri | Photo ID | In 2006, the existing law was tightened to require photo ID. In 2006, State Supreme Court blocks law. In 2013, State House passes Voter ID law, needs to be approved by State Senate, and voters in November 2014 elections.[68] | ||
| Montana | Montana Voter ID Bill killed in 2013. [69] | |||
| Nebraska | Photo ID | Lawmakers are revisiting a Photo ID bill in 2013.[70] | ||
| Nevada | Photo ID | Secretary of State sponsors a bill for Photo ID in 2012. [71] | ||
| New Hampshire | Photo ID | NH Senate working on a Photo ID bill in 2013. [72] | ||
| New Jersey | Non-photographic forms of ID are accepted at the polls. [73] | |||
| New Mexico | Law Repealed | In 2008, the existing voter ID law was relaxed, and now allows a voter to satisfy the ID requirement by stating his/her name, address as registered, and year of birth. | ||
| New York | Non-photographic ID accepted at polling stations[74] | |||
| North Carolina | Photo ID | In 2013, the state House passed a bill that requires voters to show a photo ID when they go to the polls by 2016.[75] | ||
| North Dakota | ND Senate passes bill that would require Photo identification OR a person with Photo ID to vouch for a voter without ID. [76] | |||
| Oklahoma | Photo ID | Oklahoma voters approved a voter Photo ID proposal placed on the ballot by the Legislature. The only non-photo form of ID accepted at the polls is the voter's registration card. [77] | ||
| Ohio | Photo ID | With strong Republican majorities in Ohio House and Senate, the Photo ID bill is expected to be revisited. [78] | ||
| Oregon | Mail Ballots Only | Oregon has no polling stations. Ballots are mailed in. Non-photographic forms of ID are accepted for voting registration. Information required on voting ballots, such as Last 4 SSN, or Drivers License Number, could not be referenced. [79] | ||
| Pennsylvania | Photo ID | Law blocked by Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson.[80] Photo ID lawsuit expected to go to trial in July 2013 | ||
| Rhode Island | 2014 | Photo ID | RI requires Photo ID at the polls in 2014.[81] | |
| South Carolina | 2013 | Photo ID | Law tightened in 2011.[39] Justice Department rejected South Carolina's law as placing an undue burden disproportionately on minority voters.[17] On October 10, 2012 the US District Court uphold South Carolina Voter ID law though the law won't take effect till 2013.[82][83] In March 2013, all voters were required to show Photo ID when voting at the primaries.[84] | |
| South Dakota | If a voter does not possess a photo ID at the polling place, then the voter may complete an affidavit of personal identification. [85] | |||
| Tennessee | 2011 | Photo ID | Law tightened in 2011.[39] Tennessee voters were required to show Photo ID during the 2012 elections.[86] | |
| Texas | Photo ID | Law tightened in 2011.[39] Justice Department rejected the Texas law as placing an undue burden disproportionately on minority voters.[87] 2013 Supreme Court case Shelby County v. Holder strikes down Justice Department's ability to reject the Texas law. Photo ID requirements are to "immediately take effect" according to Texas Attorney General Abbot.[88] | ||
| Utah | Non-photographic forms of ID are accepted at polling stations.[89] | |||
| Vermont | No ID required to vote at polling stations. [90] | |||
| Virginia | Photo ID | Governor signed Photo ID requirement into law in 2013. Law now needs to pass "pre-clearance" by the US Supreme Court (some southern states are required due to past voting rights issues).[91] Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling in 2013 clears the way for Virginia to enact the new Photo ID requirement in 2014.[92] | ||
| Washington | Mail Ballots Only | Washington has no polling stations. Ballots are mailed in.[93] | ||
| West Virginia | Photo ID | Republicans are preparing a Photo ID bill in 2013.[94] | ||
| Wisconsin | Photo ID | Two state circuit judges in Dane County, Wisconsin blocked the ID requirement provisions of that state's law, with the first judge issuing a temporary injunction, followed by the second judge a week later ruling the requirement was in violation of the Wisconsin Constitution.[95] The fate of the law is uncertain, as the Republican-led State Department of Justice fights the ruling in court.[96] Wisconsin appeals court ruled that the Voter ID law is constitutional, but the requirement remains blocked by a separate case.[97] | ||
| Wyoming | No ID needed at polling stations.[98] |