This bill amends existing law to prohibit undeclared voters from registering with a political party on the same day as a presidential or state primary election. Specifically, it modifies RSA 654:34-a, III to state that no application for a change of party affiliation will be accepted on the day of a primary election, with the exception of provisions outlined in RSA 654:34, I. Additionally, the bill repeals certain sections of RSA 654:34 that previously allowed for same-day changes of registration for undeclared voters.

The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025. The changes aim to streamline the voting process and ensure that party affiliation is established prior to the day of the primary, thereby potentially reducing last-minute registrations that could complicate the electoral process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 654:34-a