Update: The latest on Voter ID Laws

As the election draws nearer, many states around the country are changing their laws around voting.  Take a moment to visit the NCSL website.  NCSL provides access to current state and federal legislation and a comprehensive list of state documents, including state statutes, constitutions, legislative audits and research reports.

Here a few important points to note:

• Alabama will become a photo ID state in 2014 if its new law receives pre-clearance under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.
• Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas have new strict photo ID laws which may take effect before November 2012 if they receive pre-clearance under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.
• Wisconsin's new strict photo ID law was held unconstitutional on March 12, 2012. It could take effect before November 2012 if that ruling is reversed by a higher court.

Read more here: NCSL