1 New Section; Pre-Election Procedure; Verification of Mail-In Absentee Voter. Amend RSA 657 by inserting after section 17-b the following new section:

657:17-c Verification of Absentee Ballot Applicant.

I. Every applicant for an absentee ballot shall provide verification before being issued an absentee ballot. Verification shall be satisfied by one of the following methods:

(a) Including a copy of the voter's photo identification with the absentee ballot application. The identification shall meet the requirements of RSA 659:13, II(a);

(b) Including a notarized signature on the absentee ballot application form; or

(c) Personally presenting a qualifying photo identification, as defined in RSA 659:13, II(a), to the city or town clerk or their designee prior to the issuance of the absentee ballot.

II. No absentee ballot shall be issued unless one of the verification methods under paragraph I has been satisfied.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

1 New Section; Pre-Election Procedure; Verification of Mail-In Absentee Voter. Amend RSA 657 by inserting after section 17-b the following new section:

657:17-c Verification of Absentee Ballot Applicant.

I. Every applicant for an absentee ballot shall provide verification before being issued an absentee ballot. Verification shall be satisfied by one of the following methods:

(a) Including a copy of the voter's photo identification with the absentee ballot application. The identification shall meet the requirements of RSA 659:13, II(a);

(b) Including a notarized signature on the absentee ballot application form; or

(c) Personally presenting a qualifying photo identification, as defined in RSA 659:13, II(a), to the city or town clerk or their designee prior to the issuance of the absentee ballot.

II. No absentee ballot shall be issued unless one of the verification methods under paragraph I has been satisfied.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.