HB1106 Requiring the public disclosure of the citizenship of a candidate for public office.
Requiring the public disclosure of the citizenship of a candidate for public office.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on taxpayers or household expenses; minimal administrative cost to implement disclosure requirements.
Your Community
Does not affect local services, schools, or community programs; purely a candidate disclosure requirement.
Your Freedom
Adds a public disclosure obligation for candidates seeking office but does not restrict voting rights, speech, or eligibility of voters or non-candidates.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 14
Sponsor
Matt Sabourin (R)
The Short Version
This bill requires candidates for public office in New Hampshire to publicly disclose their U.S. citizenship status and declare whether any other countries recognize them as citizens, along with explanatory details. The practical impact on residents is primarily administrative—it adds a disclosure requirement to the candidate filing process without directly affecting services, costs, or rights for ordinary NH residents.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Voters seeking additional information about candidates' citizenship status before elections
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Candidates for public office, who must complete additional disclosure forms and provide citizenship declarations
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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