Bill > HB1277

This bill modifies New Hampshire's absentee ballot application process by requiring applicants to include their New Hampshire drivers' license number or nondriver's identification number on the application form. The new requirement adds an additional method of voter identity verification alongside existing methods like submitting a photo ID copy, getting the application notarized, or personally presenting qualifying photo identification to the town clerk. Specifically, the bill amends the state's election laws to mandate that applicants provide their state-issued identification number, which can then be cross-referenced with the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles' records to confirm the voter's identity. This change is intended to enhance the security and verification process for absentee ballot applications, making it more difficult for unauthorized individuals to request ballots. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving local election officials time to update their application forms and procedures to accommodate the new identification requirement.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2057&inflect=2