HB1601

Requiring the secretary of state to create a voter education program that includes information on recent changes to voting laws.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26
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New Hampshire HB1601 mandates the creation of a voter education program by the secretary of state.

New Hampshire HB1601 requires the secretary of state to establish a voter education program to inform voters about recent changes to voting laws. The program will be funded with $50,000 from the Help America Vote Act 2002, 52 U.S.C. section 20901 et seq., and will include the development and distribution of educational materials to voters in the state. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 17
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

9:15 AM

Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing

Feb 17

1:40 PM

Election Law Executive Session

History

May 7

Senate

Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11

Apr 22

Senate

Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 17

Mar 25

Senate

Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 09:15 am; Senate Calendar 12