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HB1277 Relative to proof of identification on absentee ballot applications.

Elections & Voting In Committee Auto-scored

Relative to proof of identification on absentee ballot applications.

Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?

6

Overall Impact Score

Mixed

Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)

5
💰

Your Wallet

No financial impact.

6
🏘️

Your Community

Absentee ballot ID requirements directly affect voter access and election participation.

6
⚖️

Your Freedom

Changes to voter ID requirements affect the fundamental right to vote.

Status

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0987h

Sponsor

Russell Muirhead (D)

The Short Version

Addresses identification requirements for absentee ballot applications. Only has minority committee support, suggesting the majority opposed the proposed changes to current ID requirements.

Who's Behind This Bill?

Who Benefits

  • Depends on whether requirements were strengthened or relaxed

Who Pays the Price

  • Depends on whether requirements were strengthened or relaxed

Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.

This bill was auto-scored using AI analysis of the bill text and legislative data. Scores may be refined as we review more bills.