Not sure what you're referring to. They always have in my state.
Then what's the issue with requiring new voter ids ?
Did I miss anything ?
Do you have a citation for this? I haven't heard anything remotely like this.
Are you perhaps referring to the transition to "Real ID" driver's licenses, which require extra documentation to verify your identity? These will be required for all adults traveling by air starting in May 2023. Georgia moved to Real ID several years ago (IIRC it was the first state to do so) but I believe some states are just now getting there.