HB158

Requiring the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data biennially, forward certain requests to the election law unit for review, and make a report to the general court.

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New Hampshire HB158 mandates the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data biennially and forward certain requests to the election law unit.

New Hampshire HB158 requires the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data after each general election. The review identifies absentee ballot requests that should be forwarded to the department of justice, election law unit for investigative review. This includes requests by multiple voters sent to a common address. The secretary must then provide a report to the general court detailing the number and category of requests forwarded for review.

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Calendar

Feb 17

9:15 AM

Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing

Sep 16, 2025

10:15 AM

Election Law Executive Session

History

Jul 16

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 281; eff. 7/10/2026

Jul 1

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026

Jun 29

Senate

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