This bill mandates that towns and cities must have a minimum of one polling place for every 15,000 registered voters during presidential elections, unless they obtain approval from the secretary of state and attorney general for fewer locations. The new section added to RSA 658 outlines that if a town or city wishes to accommodate more than 15,000 voters at a single polling place, they must submit a detailed plan addressing various logistical concerns, such as traffic flow, staffing, and equipment availability. The secretary of state and attorney general have the authority to request additional information and impose conditions on the approval of such plans.

The bill also includes a provision that allows the secretary of state and attorney general to create specific conditions for towns and cities that seek to utilize one polling place for more than 15,000 voters. The effective date of this act is set for 60 days after its passage. The fiscal impact analysis indicates that while there may be indeterminable increases in local expenditures, the costs associated with setting up and staffing additional polling locations could range from $10,000 to $100,000 for municipalities unable to secure approval for fewer polling places.