New HampshireHB3652025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

relative to proof of United States citizenship for indigent voters.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Document vouchers help low-income voters prove citizenship

Beginning July 1, 2025, voters whose citizenship checks fail may get vouchers covering certified birth certificates or equivalent citizenship documents. They must say they cannot afford proof and appear to meet state financial criteria; officials may require a financial affidavit. Officials must explain that recipients are responsible for contacting the birth location's vital records agency and using the voucher. Recipients must give the citizenship document to local election officials on or before election day. The Secretary of State must reimburse municipalities for vouchers; General Fund funding is $25,000 for each fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027.

New citizenship checks for voters without documents

Beginning July 1, 2025, New Hampshire voters who lack reasonable citizenship documents can ask election officials to verify their citizenship. The Secretary of State must make reasonable efforts to check available state, out-of-state, and federal databases. Successful checks satisfy the citizenship requirement, and local officials must record the date and basis of verification on the registration application. On election day, officials need not make checks that unreasonably interfere with their other duties.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Bob J. Lynn
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Gray
Affiliation unavailable
Ross Berry
Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 195 • No: 142

House vote • 1/8/2026

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