Elections - In-Person Voting - Proof of Identity
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: ElectionsStatus: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring an election judge to establish a voter's identity by requiring the voter to present a valid government-issued photo identification or a valid non-government-issued photo identification, and a current bill, statement, or check that states the voter's name and address as proof of identity; requiring a voter to vote a provisional ballot if the voter is unable to provide certain proof of identity; and prohibiting a person from knowingly and willfully voting or attempting to vote under a false form of identification.
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Testimony (32)
MGA witness listFAV 20FavorableUNF 12Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Hafer, David | Convention of States | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Leary, Dennis E. | Convention of States | Position only |
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Benhoff, Jean | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Brocato, Deborah | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | CARRICK, SHARON | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ferrell, Valerie | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Flasch, Stephanie | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | GISRIEL, JR, VINCENT | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lipko, Seth | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | McShane, Jolie | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Ruhlman, Kelly | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | bedard, maria | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Antoine, Joannelobbyist | Common Cause Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Tyree, Nikki | LWVMD | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | London, Rachel | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Othman, Ronza | National Federation of the Blind of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Brooks, Monica | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Crespo, Virginialobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Delaney, Kaelin | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Graham, Lizzy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Rice, Mat | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | York, Katie | Individual | Position only |