This bill amends the qualifications for claiming domicile for voting purposes in New Hampshire. It specifies that a person cannot claim domicile if they are a legal dependent residing at an address outside the state. Additionally, it clarifies that a person must have a single established domicile for voting, which is defined as the place where they have a physical presence and intend to maintain that presence for domestic, social, and civil purposes. The bill also allows students attending institutions in New Hampshire to claim domicile in the town or city where they reside, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision stating that obtaining a driver's license or registering a motor vehicle in New Hampshire will be considered evidence of a person's intent to maintain continuous presence in the state. The legal language changes include the insertion of clauses that prevent legal dependents from claiming domicile and the addition of residency rules established by the university system for students. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 654:1