Bill > HB172

This bill modifies existing New Hampshire election law to restrict undeclared voters (voters not registered with a specific political party) from changing their party registration on the same day of a primary election. Specifically, the bill eliminates provisions that previously allowed undeclared voters to change their party affiliation and vote in a presidential or state primary election on the same day. By repealing sections RSA 654:34, II(b) and III related to same-day registration changes, the bill effectively prevents undeclared voters from switching party affiliations immediately prior to voting in a primary. This change means that voters will need to change their party registration in advance of the primary election day, which could potentially limit participation for some voters who may want to switch parties at the last minute. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving election officials and voters time to adjust to the new registration requirements.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0151&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB172