This bill mandates that electronic voter checklists be provided in a sortable format, specifically as a spreadsheet or comma-separated values (CSV) file. The amendments to RSA 657:15 include provisions that allow candidates and political parties to obtain lists of absentee voter applicants from the clerk and the secretary of state, respectively. The lists will exclude voters who have valid protective orders and will contain specific information such as voter name, address, ID number, and details regarding the absentee ballot request and return dates.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement for the statewide absentee voter list to include the voter's address, enhancing the information available to candidates and political parties. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage, which is September 8, 2026. The changes aim to improve transparency and accessibility of voter information while ensuring the protection of certain voters' privacy.

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