HB1306

Relative to the counting of absentee ballots.

Complete·7/16/26

New Hampshire HB1306 amends absentee ballot counting procedures, requiring additional certifications and record-keeping.

New Hampshire HB1306 modifies absentee ballot counting procedures by requiring the secretary of state to distribute absentee ballot certificates to town or ward clerks. These certificates must be filled out by the clerk, detailing the total number of absentee ballots received, mailed, delivered, emailed, and spoiled. One copy is retained by the clerk, and another is sent to the secretary of state. The bill also updates the pre-election certificate process, requiring the moderator and clerk to certify the total number of official and absentee ballots received.

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Calendar

Apr 1

1:45 PM

Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing

Mar 3

10:00 AM

Election Law Executive Session

History

Jul 16

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 299; eff. 9/8/2026

Jul 1

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026

Jun 30

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 15