This bill introduces a new subdivision to RSA 657, titled "Uniform Transparency of Absentee and UOCAVA Records," which establishes public access to certain voting records for absentee and UOCAVA voters. The bill specifies that information such as the voter's full name, U.S. address, current mailing address, municipality, voting district, voter identification number, and ballot status will be available for public inspection. However, it also includes provisions to protect sensitive information for UOCAVA voters who are members of the uniformed services, specifically prohibiting the disclosure of their overseas mailing address and electronic contact information. Additionally, the bill mandates that election officials make these records accessible within one business day of a request and requires the Secretary of State to adopt rules for secure access to these records.

Furthermore, the bill establishes penalties for election officials who fail to comply with the public access requirements. Specifically, it states that any official who knowingly refuses or fails to provide access to absentee or UOCAVA voting records will face a violation for the first offense, with a civil fine of up to $1,000, and subsequent offenses will be classified as misdemeanors. The bill also allows the attorney general to seek injunctive relief to ensure compliance. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.