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NH HB1076

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Susan Deroy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers authority to authorize or rescind the use of electronic ballot counting devices in towns from selectmen to the full legislative body (town meeting), while cities retain authority with mayor and aldermen

  • Requires the question of authorizing or rescinding electronic ballot counting devices to be placed on the official ballot in towns that use official ballots

  • Specifies exact ballot wording: "Shall the town authorize the use of (number) electronic ballot counting devices for any regular and special elections?" for authorization, or similar wording for rescission

  • Establishes that once voters rescind the use of electronic ballot counting devices, the devices cannot be used until authorization is restored through another vote

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to authorizing or rescinding the use of electronic ballot counting devices.

Last Action

Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted DV 182-151 03/12/2026 House Journal 8

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal and County Government11/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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