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This bill reestablishes and clarifies voter identification requirements in New Hampshire, providing detailed provisions for how voters can prove their identity, citizenship, age, and domicile when registering to vote. The bill allows multiple forms of documentation to establish voter qualifications, including birth certificates, passports, naturalization papers, and a "qualified voter affidavit" that can be used when a person lacks other traditional documentation. For domicile verification, voters can use various proofs such as rental agreements, utility bills, school enrollment, tax documents, and other evidence demonstrating intent to establish residence. The bill introduces specific procedures for election day registration, including requirements for voters who register without presenting complete documentation, and mandates that election officials photograph voters using affidavit ballots. Additionally, the bill establishes a process for challenging a voter's qualifications, requiring challenges to be made through a signed affidavit with specific grounds and personal knowledge. The legislation aims to balance voter accessibility with election integrity by providing multiple pathways for voter verification while maintaining safeguards against potential voter fraud, with penalties for knowingly providing false information during voter registration or voting.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0143&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB385