HB1382 Relative to proof of citizenship for overseas voters voting under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
Relative to proof of citizenship for overseas voters voting under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No financial impact.
Your Community
Adding barriers to military and overseas voting could disenfranchise service members defending the country.
Your Freedom
Imposing additional documentation requirements on military and overseas voters restricts their fundamental right to vote.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 9
Sponsor
Linda McGrath (R)
The Short Version
Would have required additional citizenship proof for military and overseas voters using UOCAVA. The bill was killed, as it could have disenfranchised service members and overseas citizens by adding burdens to their already difficult voting process.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Election integrity advocates concerned about overseas voting
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Military service members voting from abroad
- ▼ Overseas citizens
- ▼ Voting rights advocates
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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