Elizabeth A Trought

HB 1277 allows voters to provide their driver’s license number when applying for an absentee ballot instead of getting a document notarized or submitting a copy of their ID. This bill is a common-sense fix. Right now, voters who want to vote absentee face unnecessary hurdles — finding a notary, paying a fee, or making extra trips just to submit paperwork. HB 1277 removes those barriers without weakening security. It keeps elections safe while making voting more accessible for seniors, people with disabilities, working families, and voters who can’t easily leave home. This is what election integrity actually looks like: secure, modern, and fair.