This bill amends the voting procedure by establishing stricter identification requirements for voters. Specifically, it repeals and reenacts RSA 659:13, I(c) to include new provisions that prevent a supervisor of the checklist from verifying a voter's identity without the necessary identification, even if they personally know the voter. The new legal language emphasizes that a moderator, clerk, or supervisor must not verify a voter without the required identification, ensuring that all voters must present valid photo identification to be allowed to vote.
Additionally, the bill outlines the process for supervisors of the checklist in determining a voter's qualifications and identity. If a voter's identity cannot be verified, they will not be allowed to vote, but they have the right to appeal this decision immediately to the superior court. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, reinforcing the importance of identification in the voting process and aiming to enhance the integrity of elections.