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This bill directs the New Hampshire Secretary of State to establish a comprehensive vulnerability disclosure program for election systems within 180 days of the bill's enactment. Specifically, the program must align with or exceed the guidelines outlined in the "Guide to Vulnerability Reporting for America's Election Administrators" published by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The purpose of this program is to create an accessible mechanism for security researchers and members of the public to report potential security vulnerabilities in election systems in a structured and appropriate manner. The Secretary of State is required to collaborate with the state's cybersecurity advisory committee during the implementation of this program. The bill also reaffirms the Secretary of State's existing role as the state's chief election officer, with responsibilities including providing voter registration and absentee ballot information for various voter categories, such as military personnel, citizens temporarily living abroad, and overseas voters.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0617&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB626