AN ACT relating to elections.

Amend KRS 117.228 to remove Social Security cards and public benefits cards, which do not include a person's photograph, from the available list of additional documents that may be offered to establish identity when a person seeking to cast a ballot in an election cannot provide proof of identification as required in KRS 117.225.

Introduced: February 2, 2026

Last action: February 23, 2026

To Committee On Committees (H)

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This bill changes the rules for what documents a voter can use as a backup form of identification at the polls. Currently, if a voter cannot show the required photo ID, they may offer additional documents including Social Security cards and public benefits cards, even though those cards do not have a photo. This bill would remove Social Security cards and public benefits cards from that list of acceptable backup documents. Who it may affect:…

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