New Hampshire Governor Signs Bill Tightening Voter ID Rules

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu ® signed a new bill into law that will require unregistered voters to provide documentation, without exception, to prove their identity and citizenship before voting on Election Day.

The new law will go into effect on Nov. 11, which means it won’t impact the 2024 election on Nov. 5.

Under current law, New Hampshire voters can cast their ballots if they don’t show proper identification so long as they sign an affidavit requiring them to provide the documentation within seven days.

However, House Bill 1569, which was sponsored by state Rep. Robert Lynn ®, would eliminate the affidavit exception and require voters to use a photo ID to vote. New voters would also be required to show proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport.

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