New Hampshire HB1678 mandates direct voter registration with the secretary of state and establishes an online portal for electronic submissions.

HB1678 amends RSA 654 to allow qualified voters to submit registration forms directly to the secretary of state starting January 1, 2026. The secretary of state will then forward these forms to the appropriate local clerk for processing. By January 1, 2028, the secretary of state must create a secure online portal for electronic voter registration submissions. This portal will allow for document uploads and confirmation of receipt. The bill also requires the adoption of rules for document security and data transmission.

New Hampshire HB1678 mandates direct voter registration with the secretary of state and establishes an online portal for electronic submissions.

HB1678 amends RSA 654 to allow qualified voters to submit registration forms directly to the secretary of state starting January 1, 2026. The secretary of state will then forward these forms to the appropriate local clerk for processing. By January 1, 2028, the secretary of state must create a secure online portal for electronic voter registration submissions. This portal will allow for document uploads and confirmation of receipt. The bill also requires the adoption of rules for document security and data transmission.