This bill authorizes the secretary of state to conduct random audits to verify the citizenship qualifications of registered voters who have submitted a qualified voter affidavit. A new section, RSA 654:45-a, is added to the law, outlining the procedures for these audits. The secretary of state is required to ensure that the audits are random and statistically sound, and to publish a public report of the findings. If a voter's citizenship is confirmed through state sources or investigations, this confirmation will be noted in the statewide voter registration database, exempting that voter from further audits. Additionally, any potential non-citizens identified during the audits must be reported to the attorney general for further action.

The bill also includes provisions for data sharing with non-state entities, requiring legally binding agreements that ensure data security and restrict further sharing. It mandates the destruction of any identifiable individual data once citizenship is confirmed or the matter is resolved. Furthermore, the bill repeals RSA 654:45-a, which pertains to random citizenship audits, and establishes an effective date for the provisions, with the repeal taking effect on July 1, 2029.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by the Senate: 654:45-a