HR-4650 : Still Just a Bill

The bill H.R. 4650, also known as the "American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Provisional Ballot Reform Act," proposes amendments to the Help America Vote Act of 2002 concerning provisional ballots in District of Columbia elections.

Key provisions include:

• General Provisional Ballot Access: Generally, individuals can cast a provisional ballot if they declare they are registered and eligible to vote in DC, but their name is not on the voter list or an election official questions their eligibility.
• Identification Requirement: If an individual does not provide valid identification at the time of voting, their provisional ballot will only be counted if they provide the required identification to the chief State election official of the District of Columbia by 5:00 pm on the second day after the election.
• Voting at Incorrect Polling Place: If a voter's name is on the official list for a specific polling place, a provisional ballot cast at a different polling place will only be counted if the individual demonstrates they are a registered voter in the jurisdiction of the polling place where they cast the ballot.

In short, the bill aims to establish stricter guidelines for provisional ballots in the District of Columbia, especially concerning voter identification and voting location.