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NH HB1342

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Linda McGrath

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates public access requirements for absentee and UOCAVA (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) voter records, including voter name, domicile address, mailing address, voting district, voter ID number, and ballot request/issuance/receipt dates and status

  • Protects certain information for military UOCAVA voters by prohibiting disclosure of overseas mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and other electronic contact information used for ballot delivery

  • Requires election officials to make voting records available for inspection or electronic access within one business day of receiving a request

  • Establishes penalties for election officials who knowingly refuse to provide access to records: violation with up to $1,000 fine for first offense, misdemeanor for subsequent offenses, and potential injunctive relief through the attorney general

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Restricting access to certain information relative to voters subject to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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