New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1298: relative to the disposal of electronic ballot counting device external memory devices.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1298 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to the disposal of electronic ballot counting device external memory devices. Primary sponsor: Ross Berry (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 162; eff. 08/18/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Berry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 162; eff. 08/18/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1507s (Rep. Berry): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 4
- Committee Amendment # 2026-1507s, AA, VV; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
- Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1507s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1507s, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 15
- Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 12
- Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 7
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0603h: MA VV [&] HJ 7 P. 22
- Amendment # 2026-0603h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 22
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0603h 02/17/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 10 P. 14
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