New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1277: relative to proof of identification on absentee ballot applications.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1277 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to proof of identification on absentee ballot applications. Primary sponsor: Russ Muirhead (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0987h.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russ Muirhead | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Grafton 12 |
| Luz Bay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Strafford 21 |
| Ross Berry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 44 |
| Connie Lane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 16 |
| Katherine Prudhomme-O'Brien | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 13 |
| Robert Wherry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0987h
- Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 10 P. 86
- ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:40 pm GP 158
- ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/17/2026 01:40 pm GP 158
- Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 11:40 am GP 158
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 13