States would accept sworn statements for federal election voter ID

States would accept sworn statements to meet voter ID rules in federal elections. This would cover in-person and mail voting, except certain first-time voters who registered by mail and must meet separate identification rules. Voters would sign under penalty of perjury, risking punishment for knowingly lying. States could not require a provisional ballot, held for review, just because someone uses this option. This would apply to elections on or after the date the bill becomes law.

States would provide statement forms and post instructions explaining how to use them. States requiring identification for federal elections would supply forms at polling places and with each blank mail ballot, and post instructions at polling places. Forms would include spaces for the voter's name and signature. These duties would apply to elections on or after the date the bill becomes law.