HB1541

Requiring the secretary of state to provide all voting precincts with secure containers for storing ballots.

Final Passage·7/6/26

New Hampshire HB1541 mandates the secretary of state to provide secure, durable containers for storing ballots in all voting precincts.

New Hampshire HB1541 requires the secretary of state to prepare and distribute secure, durable, reusable, and tamper-evident containers to all voting precincts before any state and federal elections. These containers must be stackable, transportable, and marked with registration or serial numbers. The bill also mandates the preparation of special containers for preserving separate ballots for voter questions. The secretary of state must prepare an annual progress report detailing the number of containers replaced, their locations, and planned replacements for the following year.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · Jul 6
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
12
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

9:00 AM

Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing

Feb 10

11:00 AM

Election Law Executive Session

History

Jul 6

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15

Jul 6

Senate

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

Jun 23

Senate

Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2177e Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess of 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14