HB1541 Requiring the secretary of state to provide all voting precincts with secure containers for storing ballots.
Requiring the secretary of state to provide all voting precincts with secure containers for storing ballots.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Modest state cost for purchasing secure containers; removes this expense from local budgets.
Your Community
Standardizes ballot security across all precincts, increasing public confidence in election integrity.
Your Freedom
Protects the integrity of every voter's ballot, ensuring votes are securely stored and counted.
Status
Conference Committee Report 2026-2091c: Adopted, Voice Vote 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Sponsor
Susan Porcelli (R)
The Short Version
Requires the Secretary of State to provide all voting precincts with secure containers for ballot storage. Passed committee 5-0 unanimously, indicating strong bipartisan support for this election security measure.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ All voters whose ballots will be more securely stored
- ▲ Election officials who receive standardized secure containers
- ▲ Public confidence in elections
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State budget for purchasing secure ballot containers
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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