This bill amends the current absentee ballot application process by requiring applicants to include their New Hampshire drivers' license number or nondriver's identification number on their application forms. Specifically, it adds new language to RSA 657:4, I, stating that applicants must provide their identification number, which will be used to verify their identity. Additionally, the bill modifies RSA 657:17-c, I, to include this identification number as a method of verification for absentee ballot applicants, replacing the previous option of simply providing a notarized signature.

The bill also clarifies that if an applicant's absentee ballot application or affidavit envelope includes the name and signature of a person who assisted them, the moderator will not compare the signatures for verification purposes. This change aims to streamline the absentee voting process while ensuring that proper identification is provided to maintain the integrity of the election. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 657:4, 657:17-c
HB1277 text: 657:4, 657:17-c