PA: Bill Would Require Voters to Show Photo ID at Polls
By: Jennifer Mullen
Updated: March 7, 2012
HARRISBURG, PA - Pennsylvania state senators are expected to vote Wednesday on a bill that would require the state's voters to present photo identification when making a visit to the polls.
The bill would make Pennsylvania the 16th state to require photo ID at the polls.
Critics say it disenfranchises low-income voters and senior citizens who don't have drivers licenses, but Senator Alloway said the bill was amended to address those concerns.
If passed, County Commissioners warn that it would create longer election day lines at many polling places.
The bill would make Pennsylvania the 16th state to require photo ID at the polls.
Critics say it disenfranchises low-income voters and senior citizens who don't have drivers licenses, but Senator Alloway said the bill was amended to address those concerns.
If passed, County Commissioners warn that it would create longer election day lines at many polling places.
