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Introduced
12/04/2025
12/04/2025
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the department of justices to create an election law complaint form and to investigate complaints alleging a voter has wrongfully voted by improperly claiming domicile in New Hampshire that are filed using such form and subject to certain restrictions.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Hampshire Department of Justice to create a standardized election law complaint form that allows individuals to file complaints alleging a voter has wrongfully voted by improperly claiming domicile (legal residence) in the state. The form will be available at the Department of Justice and Secretary of State's office, and potentially online. Once a completed form is received, the Attorney General may investigate the complaint, with specific limitations on the type of information that can be gathered. During the investigation, the Attorney General can inquire about the voter's voting history in other states, their use of a New Hampshire rental property, potential false information provided during voter registration, and civic activities. However, the bill strictly prohibits investigating personal details such as home size, medical care locations, utility bills, tax jurisdictions, or personal relationships. The Department of Justice is authorized to create rules governing the complaint form's format and processing procedures, and the bill will take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Claudine Burnham (R)*,
Ross Berry (R),
Marie Bjelobrk (R),
Susan Deroy (R),
Kelley Potenza (R),
Robert Wherry (R),
Last Action
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 14-1; Consent Calendar) (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2425&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=2425&txtFormat=html |
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