SB544Introduced in the Senate
Voter identification; identification containing a photograph required.
Introduced by Luther Cifers, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Elections; voter identification; identification containing a photograph required. Requires presentation of a form of identification containing a photograph in order to vote. The bill repeals the provisions of law permitting a voter who does not have one of the required forms of identification to vote after signing a statement, subject to felony penalties for false statements, that he is the named registered voter he claims to be. Instead, the bill provides that such voter is entitled to cast a provisional ballot.
Where it stands
Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
January 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N) · January 27, 2026
8
Yes
6
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | Absent |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | 9 | No |
| Luther Cifers | 10 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Emily Brewer | 17 | No |
| Bill DeSteph | 20 | No |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Danny Diggs | 24 | No |
| Tara Durant | 27 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100908D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
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