This bill mandates that voters present a government-issued photographic identification in order to obtain a ballot. It amends RSA 659:13, specifically requiring that the identification must show the voter's name, photograph, and an expiration date that has not exceeded five years, with exceptions for voters aged 65 and older. The bill specifies that valid forms of identification include a driver's license issued by the state of New Hampshire or the federal government, a United States armed services identification card, and a United States passport. Notably, it removes the allowance for out-of-state driver's licenses and nondriver's identification cards as valid forms of identification.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for voters who have been on the checklist for fewer than 63 days, allowing them to use a driver's license or nondriver's identification card issued by any state, provided that the state of issuance corresponds to their last registered voting address. The bill also includes a requirement for the Secretary of State to provide training for checklist supervisors and to develop an informational pamphlet regarding the process for obtaining a picture identification card for voting purposes. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 659:13