This bill mandates the public disclosure of a candidate's citizenship status for those seeking elective office in the state. It amends RSA 655:1 to stipulate that candidates must not only be citizens of the United States, either by birth or naturalization, but also declare to the secretary of state, under oath or affirmation, whether they hold citizenship in any other states or nations. If they do, candidates are required to identify those states or nations and provide a brief explanation, including the basis for their citizenship, the date it was acquired (if known), and any other relevant facts.

The new legal language inserted into the current law emphasizes the importance of transparency regarding a candidate's citizenship status, aiming to ensure that voters are fully informed about the backgrounds of those running for public office. The bill does not specify any deletions from the existing law, focusing solely on the additions to enhance the qualifications for holding office. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 655:1
HB1106 text: 655:1