directing the secretary of state to implement a vulnerability disclosure program for certain election systems.

HB 626 requires New Hampshire's Secretary of State to create a public program within 180 days for security researchers and the public to report vulnerabilities in election systems. The program must follow guidelines from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and work with the state's cybersecurity advisory committee. It directly affects election system security by establishing a formal process for disclosing flaws, aiming to improve election integrity. The bill became law on July 15, 2025, after passing the legislature and receiving the governor's signature.