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NH SB660

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Gray

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the secretary of state's office as a location where voters can obtain a photo identification card voucher, limiting voucher availability to town or city clerks only
  • Changes the verification requirement for clerks issuing vouchers from confirming the applicant "is listed on the voter checklist" to confirming the applicant "presented proof of domicile"
  • Maintains the existing $20 fee exemption for voters who need photo ID solely for voting purposes, with costs paid by the secretary of state from the election fund
  • Retains penalties for providing false information: class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year imprisonment, $2,000 fine) and civil penalty up to $5,000 for fraudulent registration or voting
  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to photo identification cards issued solely for the purpose of voting.

Last Action

Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Election Law House Journal 5

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Election Law2/26/2026
Election Law and Municipal Affairs2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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