HB158 Requiring the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data biennially, forward certain requests to the election law unit for review, and make a report to the general court.
Requiring the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data biennially, forward certain requests to the election law unit for review, and make a report to the general court.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Minor administrative cost for the review process.
Your Community
Regular auditing of absentee ballot data can build public confidence in elections.
Your Freedom
Adds oversight that could deter fraud but may also flag legitimate voters for investigation.
Status
Conference Committee Report 2026-2100c: Adopted, Voice Vote 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Sponsor
Gregory Hill (R)
The Short Version
Requires biennial review of absentee ballot data by the Secretary of State and referral of suspicious requests for investigation. Adds election integrity oversight with regular public reporting to the legislature.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Election integrity advocates
- ▲ Voters concerned about absentee ballot security
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Secretary of State's office with additional workload
- ▼ Absentee voters who may face additional scrutiny
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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