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NH CACR21

CA

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ross Berry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Article 11 of the New Hampshire Constitution to change voter eligibility from "inhabitant" to "United States citizen" who is a legal resident of the state

  • Adds a requirement that voters must "actually reside" in the place they claim as their domicile to be considered a qualified voter

  • Retains existing provisions barring voting rights for those convicted of treason, bribery, or election law violations, with Supreme Court authority to restore voting privileges

  • Would be submitted to voters at the November 2026 general election and requires approval by two-thirds of those voting on the amendment to take effect

  • Maintains current protections for absentee voting, accessible polling places for disabled and elderly persons, and prohibition on denying voting rights due to nonpayment of taxes

Legislative Description

Voting eligibility.

Last Action

Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0455h: Motion Failed Regular Calendar 184-146 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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