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185:1 New Section; Nursing Homes and Elder Care Facilities. Amend RSA 657 by inserting after section 17-a the following new section:
657:17-b Nursing Homes and Elder Care Facilities. A clerk, assistant clerk, or clerk pro tem may deliver absentee ballots to residents of nursing homes or elder care facilities for the convenience of the residents. The persons authorized in this section shall, to the extent possible, ensure the process of receiving, marking, and returning the absentee ballots is fair, private, and properly handled. Any activity related to the delivery of ballots to nursing homes or elder care facilities that appears to be inconsistent with this title shall be reported to the secretary of state.
185:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: July 12, 2024
Effective Date: September 10, 2024
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185:1 New Section; Nursing Homes and Elder Care Facilities. Amend RSA 657 by inserting after section 17-a the following new section:
657:17-b Nursing Homes and Elder Care Facilities. A clerk, assistant clerk, or clerk pro tem may deliver absentee ballots to residents of nursing homes or elder care facilities for the convenience of the residents. The persons authorized in this section shall, to the extent possible, ensure the process of receiving, marking, and returning the absentee ballots is fair, private, and properly handled. Any activity related to the delivery of ballots to nursing homes or elder care facilities that appears to be inconsistent with this title shall be reported to the secretary of state.
185:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: July 12, 2024
Effective Date: September 10, 2024