HB1678

Requiring the secretary of state to accept voter registration forms directly from voters and to create an online portal for direct voter registration.

Introduced·12/12/25
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New Hampshire HB1678 mandates direct voter registration with the secretary of state and establishes an online portal for electronic submissions.

HB1678 amends RSA 654 to allow qualified voters to submit registration forms directly to the secretary of state starting January 1, 2026. The secretary of state will then forward these forms to the appropriate local clerk for processing. By January 1, 2028, the secretary of state must create a secure online portal for electronic voter registration submissions. This portal will allow for document uploads and confirmation of receipt. The bill also requires the adoption of rules for document security and data transmission.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 27

10:10 AM

Election Law Executive Session

Jan 20

1:00 PM

Election Law Public Hearing

History

Feb 12

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 26

Feb 2

House

Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 9-7; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 13

Feb 2

House

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass