This bill mandates that voters must present a government-issued photographic identification in order to obtain a ballot. The amended language in RSA 659:13, II specifies that the identification must display the voter's name, a photograph, and an expiration date that has not lapsed by more than five years. However, voters aged 65 and older are exempt from the expiration date requirement. The bill outlines acceptable forms of identification, including state-issued driver's licenses, armed services identification cards, and U.S. passports. Notably, the provision regarding student identification cards has been modified to remove specific expiration date requirements, while still ensuring that they are issued by recognized educational institutions in New Hampshire.

Additionally, the bill includes a new requirement for the Secretary of State to develop an informational pamphlet detailing the process for obtaining a picture identification card specifically for voting purposes. The previous requirement for the Secretary of State to post lists of educational institutions on the department's website has been deleted. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 659:13
As Amended by the House: 659:13