Ohio Voters Bill of Rights Gains Approval

The Ohio Ballot Board has approved the Ohio Voters Bill of Rights, a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at expanding voting access. Key provisions include same-day voter registration, relaxed photo ID requirements, and increased early voting options. The coalition backing the amendment must now gather approximately 443,000 valid signatures to place it on the ballot. While the board voted unanimously to treat the proposal as a single issue, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has expressed concerns about the amendment's implications for election integrity. Supporters are currently deliberating the timing for their signature collection efforts as they seek to enshrine voting rights in the state's constitution. This initiative marks a significant step in ongoing discussions about voting laws in Ohio.