SB103 Relative to the number of polling stations that are available for certain towns and cities during a general election which includes the election for the office of President of the United States.
Relative to the number of polling stations that are available for certain towns and cities during a general election which includes the election for the office of President of the United States.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
May require some towns to open additional polling locations, with associated staffing costs, but improves democratic participation.
Your Community
Ensuring adequate polling stations reduces long lines and makes voting more accessible, strengthening democratic participation in presidential elections.
Your Freedom
More polling stations reduce barriers to voting, protecting the fundamental right to cast a ballot without unreasonable wait times.
Status
Signed by the Governor on 03/20/2026; Chapter 7; Effective 09/16/2026
Sponsor
Keith Murphy (R)
The Short Version
Establishes requirements for the number of polling stations in larger towns and cities during presidential elections to reduce wait times. Signed into law by the Governor.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Voters in large towns and cities
- ▲ Working people who cannot afford long wait times
- ▲ Elderly and disabled voters
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Municipal budgets paying for additional polling stations
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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