Revision: May 6, 2026, 2:15 p.m.
Rep. See, Merr. 26
May 4, 2026
2026-1829h
07/05
Amendment to SB 223-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative valid photo identification for purposes of obtaining a ballot and relative to the production of lists of certain schools of higher education.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 Election Procedure; Voting Procedure; Obtaining a Ballot. Amend RSA 659:13, II(a) to read as follows:
II.(a) A valid photo identification shall show the name of the individual to whom the identification was issued, and the name shall substantially conform to the name in the individual's voter registration record; it also shall show a photograph of the individual to whom the identification was issued. The photo identification shall also have an expiration date that has not been exceeded by a period of more than 5 years, except that a voter 65 years of age or older may use an otherwise qualified form of identification without regard to expiration date. [The] Only the following forms of identification bearing a photograph of the voter shall satisfy the identification requirements of paragraph I:
2 Repeal. RSA 21-N:4, VII, relative to the duty of the commissioner of the department of education to provide a list of certain schools operating in New Hampshire to the secretary of state, is repealed.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2026-1829h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires that only the forms of identification listed in RSA 659:13, II(a) be used to satisfy voter identification requirements.