Bill > HB472

This bill modifies existing New Hampshire voting procedures by requiring voters who lack standard proof of residency (such as utility bills, leases, or deeds) to undergo an additional verification process with the supervisor of the checklist before being allowed to vote. Under the new provisions, if a voter cannot immediately present standard documentation of their domicile address, the ballot clerk will direct them to the supervisor of the checklist. The supervisor will then review the voter's qualifications and determine the validity of their residency proof. If the supervisor determines that the voter's identity and qualifications are satisfactorily established, the voter will be permitted to vote; however, if the qualifications are not established, the voter will be denied the ability to vote. The bill provides a recourse for voters who are denied voting, allowing them to immediately appeal the supervisor's decision to the superior court. The new law will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving election officials and voters time to understand and implement the new requirements.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=728&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB472