This bill amends existing laws regarding the delivery of absentee ballots in New Hampshire by extending the deadline for their acceptance from 5:00 p.m. on election day to the close of the polling place. Specifically, it modifies RSA 657:17, III, RSA 657:22, and RSA 654:2-a, II(a) to reflect this change, replacing the phrase "5:00 p.m." with "the close of the polling place." This adjustment allows voters more time to ensure their absentee ballots are delivered and accepted on election day.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing requirements for delivery agents, including the need for a completed form and government-issued photo identification. It also stipulates that any absentee ballots received after the new deadline will be recorded as rejected in the statewide centralized voter registration database. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 657:17, 657:22, 654:2-a