2016 Arkansas Code
Title 7 - Elections
Chapter 5 - Election Procedure Generally
Subchapter 3 - -- Conduct of Elections
§ 7-5-321. Procedure when voter fails to provide proof of identity

(a) If the voter is listed on the precinct voter registration list but fails to provide proof of identity, the election official shall:

(1) Indicate on the precinct voter registration list that the voter did not provide proof of identity; and

(2) Permit the voter to cast a provisional ballot.

(b) (1) A person who is a resident of a long-term care or residential care facility licensed by the state is not required to provide proof of identity before voting.

(2) A person not required to provide proof of identity under subdivision (b)(1) of this section shall provide documentation from the administrator of the facility attesting that the person is a resident of the facility.

(c) A provisional ballot cast by a voter who did not provide proof of identity shall be counted if:

(1) The voter returns to the county board of election commissioners or the county clerk by 12:00 noon on the Monday following the election and:

(A) Provides proof of identity; or

(B) Provides an affidavit stating that the voter cannot provide proof of identity because the voter:

(i) Is indigent; or

(ii) Has a religious objection to being photographed; and

(2) The voter has not been challenged or required to vote a provisional ballot for any other reason.