HB1604 Requiring suitable public facilities such as schools and town halls be made available as polling places upon request by local election officials.
Requiring suitable public facilities such as schools and town halls be made available as polling places upon request by local election officials.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact; may save municipalities costs compared to renting private venues for polling.
Your Community
Ensures every community has access to suitable, well-known public buildings for voting, making elections more accessible and reducing voter confusion.
Your Freedom
Protects voting access by ensuring familiar, accessible public facilities are available as polling places.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
Sponsor
James Guzofski (R)
The Short Version
Requires schools and town halls to be made available as polling places when local election officials request them. Currently in Senate committee. Ensures accessible, centrally located polling places are available for all communities.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Voters who benefit from accessible polling locations
- ▲ Election officials who need suitable spaces
- ▲ Communities where private landlords have denied polling place access
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Schools that may need to adjust schedules on election day
- ▼ Town halls that must accommodate election activities
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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