This bill amends the voter identification requirements by specifying that only certain forms of photo identification, as listed in RSA 659:13, II(a), will be accepted for obtaining a ballot. The amendment clarifies that a valid photo ID must display the individual's name, which must substantially match the name on their voter registration record, and include a photograph of the individual. Additionally, the ID must have an expiration date that is not more than five years past, although voters aged 65 and older can use an ID without regard to its expiration date. The language in the introductory paragraph has been modified to replace "The" with "Only the," emphasizing the exclusivity of the accepted forms of identification.

Furthermore, the bill repeals RSA 21-N:4, VII, which previously required the commissioner of the Department of Education to provide a list of certain schools operating in New Hampshire to the Secretary of State. This change indicates a shift in the responsibilities of the Department of Education regarding the provision of such lists. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of August 31, 2026.

Statutes affected:
As Amended by the Senate: 659:13
As Amended by the House: 659:13, 21-N:4
Version adopted by both bodies: 659:13, 21-N:4
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 21-N:4