This bill amends the current law regarding electioneering by allowing voters to wear clothing that supports a candidate or measure while casting their vote. Specifically, it modifies RSA 652:16-h, I to clarify that wearing clothing or paraphernalia displaying a candidate's name, likeness, logo, or any political communication is permissible in polling places. The bill removes the previous restriction that required voters to remove or cover such clothing, thereby enabling eligible voters to wear these items while actively and expeditiously engaging in the voting or registration process.

The legal language changes include the insertion of provisions that explicitly allow voters to wear supportive clothing and the deletion of the requirement to remove or cover such clothing. Additionally, the bill emphasizes that this allowance applies to individuals who are eligible to vote or register in the voting district. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 659:43
As Amended by the Senate: 652:16-h