HB 385 New Hampshire House · 2025 Regular Session

reestablishing voter identification exceptions.

HB 385 modifies voter ID requirements by replacing the previous "challenged voter affidavit" process with new procedures. It allows voters without photo ID to cast ballots by signing an affidavit, but now requires the poll clerk to take a 2x2 inch photo of the voter (unless religious objections apply, using an existing exemption process). Voters must receive an explanation of ID rules, and election systems must log when voters use this affidavit option instead of presenting ID. The bill directly affects voters who lack photo ID at polling places, particularly those with religious objections to photography. It removes the prior "affidavit ballot" system and adds specific photo documentation steps to the voting process.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Mar 27, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0656h
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Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/18/2025 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 17 P. 56
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Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 03/18/2025 09:00 am LOB 307
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Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 03/14/2025 09:00 am LOB 306-308
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Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 03/07/2025 01:00 pm LOB 306-308
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Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 02/21/2025 09:30 am LOB 302-304
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Feb 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 02/14/2025 09:30 am LOB 306-308
lower
Jan 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Election Law HJ 3 P. 7
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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