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AB147
AB147: New Rules for Showing ID When Voting
Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 1:27 AM
In one sentence
This bill requires voters in Nevada to show specific forms of identification when voting in person or by mail, while offering free state IDs to those who attest they are experiencing financial hardship.
What it does
- Requires people voting in person to present a valid form of photo ID from an approved list that shows their name and picture.
- Allows expired IDs if they have been expired for less than four years, with no time limit on expiration for voters aged 70 or older.
- Mandates that mail-in ballots include the last four digits of a driver's license number, Social Security number, or voter registration ID written on the return envelope.
- Requires election officials to post instructions about ID requirements at every polling place.
- Allows voters who cannot show ID immediately to cast a provisional ballot if they provide proof by 5 p.m. on the Friday after Election Day.
Who it affects
- Registered voters in Nevada voting in person or by mail
- The Department of Motor Vehicles, which must issue free IDs under certain conditions
- County and city clerks responsible for verifying voter information
Limits and unknowns
- The bill does not specify the exact date it will take effect.
- It is unclear how much this change might cost local governments or the state budget, though an impact is noted as possible.
- The text lists acceptable IDs but does not detail every specific exception for voters who cannot obtain any form of ID beyond the free card option.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Proof of identity
- A photo ID from a government agency, school within the Nevada System of Higher Education or public technical school, employer (state/federal), tribe, or concealed firearm permit that shows the voter's name and picture.
- Provisional ballot
- A temporary vote cast by someone who cannot immediately show required identification; it is counted only if they provide proof later.
- Financial hardship attestation
- A written statement from a voter saying they are experiencing financial problems, which allows them to get a free state ID without providing further proof of their income level.
Official record
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Official summary
Requires proof of identity to vote. (BDR 24-624)