This bill introduces a new provision allowing voters the option to request that their ballots be hand-counted. Specifically, it amends RSA 656:42 by adding a new paragraph (XII) that states any voter may request a hand count of their ballot. Voters making this request will be instructed to place their ballots in the auxiliary compartment of the ballot counting device, which will then be hand-counted by election officials after the polls close.

The bill does not delete any existing legal language but adds this new right for voters to ensure transparency and confidence in the electoral process. Additionally, the act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, allowing for the necessary adjustments to be made in the election process to accommodate this new option for voters.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 656:42