HB1604

Requiring suitable public facilities such as schools and town halls be made available as polling places upon request by local election officials.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26
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New Hampshire HB1604 mandates that suitable public facilities, including schools and town halls, be made available as polling places upon request by.

New Hampshire HB1604 requires that public buildings, such as schools and town halls, be made available as polling places upon request by local election officials. This applies to any town-, city-, or school-owned or -operated facility that meets size and accessibility requirements. The municipality will be responsible for reasonable costs related to the use of these facilities, unless otherwise agreed upon. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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Where it stands

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

Sponsors

D
1
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 14

9:15 AM

Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing

Feb 17

1:40 PM

Election Law Executive Session

History

May 5

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

Apr 8

Senate

Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 09:15 am; Senate Calendar 14