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NH HB1187

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ross Berry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State representative candidates in special elections may file their candidacy declarations with their local town or city clerk instead of only with the secretary of state
  • Town or city clerks must forward candidate declarations to the secretary of state on the same day they are filed
  • During the filing week, town and city clerk offices must be open for at least 3 days, with each day open for no less than 2 hours
  • Filing dates and times for all town and city clerk offices must be listed on the secretary of state's website
  • Takes effect 60 days after passage, with fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually through fiscal year 2029

Legislative Description

Relative to the time in which candidates for state representative may file their candidacy for a special election.

Last Action

Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; Senate Journal 6

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law and Municipal Affairs3/6/2026
Election Law12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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