This bill mandates that the secretary of state conduct a biennial review of absentee ballot data, specifically focusing on identifying requests that warrant further investigation. The new legal language inserted into RSA 657:15 establishes a requirement for the secretary to review absentee ballot requests after each general election, particularly those submitted by multiple voters at the same address. If any such requests are identified, they must be forwarded to the department of justice's election law unit for an investigative review. Additionally, the secretary is required to report the number and categories of these requests to the relevant legislative committees.

The bill also includes a provision for its effective date, stating that it will take effect upon its passage, which is set for July 10, 2026. The language that has been deleted from current law is not specified in the provided text, but the focus of the amendments is on enhancing the oversight of absentee ballot requests to ensure election integrity.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 657:15
As Amended by the Senate: 657:15
Version adopted by both bodies: 657:15
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 657:15