This bill amends the current law regarding the verification of voter rolls by changing the frequency of verification from every ten years to annually. Specifically, it modifies RSA 654:39 to require that the supervisors verify the checklist in 2026 and then annually thereafter, replacing the previous requirement of verification every ten years. The bill also updates the timeline for posting notices and conducting verification sessions, mandating that these occur annually between April 1 and August 1, rather than only in years ending with a one.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that allows individuals who have voted in any election within the past five years or have been added to the checklist since the last state general election to be considered reregistered without needing to appear before the supervisors. The effective date for this new verification process is set for January 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the accuracy and accessibility of voter registration by ensuring more frequent updates to the voter rolls.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 654:39