This bill amends RSA 654:25 to require that the election checklist includes a new column for supervisors to annotate instances where a voter presents a non-New Hampshire issued form of photo identification. Specifically, the new legal language states that the checklist must indicate not only that a non-New Hampshire ID was provided but also specify the state or type of identification presented. This addition aims to enhance the tracking of voter identification types used during elections.

The bill does not allocate any funding or authorize new positions, and its fiscal impact is currently indeterminable. The Department of State has noted that ballot clerks, rather than supervisors, typically mark the checklist, which may necessitate further clarification and potential system changes to accommodate the new requirements. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 654:25