HB317

Allowing a supervisor of the checklist to verify a person's identity, with identification, if they personally know that person.

Complete·7/16/26

Allows a supervisor of the checklist to verify a voter's identity if they personally know the voter.

The bill amends RSA 654:12, I(d)(4) to include verification of a voter's identity by a moderator, clerk, supervisor, or selectman if they personally know the voter. It also allows residents of a nursing home or similar facility to prove their identity through verification by the administrator or their designee. The supervisor of the checklist must review the voter's application and determine if their identity is established. If not, the voter is not allowed to vote and may appeal to the superior court.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Adopt CofC Report

197 Yea

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159 Nay

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17 Not Voting

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18 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 10

9:45 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 284; eff. 09/08/2026

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