This bill amends the current law regarding the verification of voter rolls by changing the frequency of verification from every ten years to an annual requirement. Specifically, it modifies RSA 654:39 to mandate that supervisors verify the checklist annually, starting in 2026, instead of the previous ten-year interval. The bill also updates the timeline for posting notices and conducting verification sessions, ensuring that these activities occur annually between April 1 and August 1.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions that allow individuals who have voted in any election within the past five years or those added to the checklist since the last state general election to be considered reregistered without needing to appear before the supervisors. The supervisors are required to file a certification with the secretary of state upon completing the verification process, ensuring compliance with the new annual verification requirement. The effective date for this act is set for January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 654:39
As Amended by the Senate: 654:39
As Amended by the House: 654:39