New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1604: requiring suitable public facilities such as schools and town halls be made available as polling places upon request by local election officials.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1604 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: requiring suitable public facilities such as schools and town halls be made available as polling places upon request by local election officials. Primary sponsor: James Guzofski. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Guzofski | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ross Berry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 44 |
| Claudine Burnham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Strafford 2 |
| Russ Muirhead | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Grafton 12 |
| Jim Qualey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Cheshire 18 |
| Alvin See | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Merrimack 26 |
| 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
- Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
- Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
- Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:15 am; SC 14
- Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 7
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0676h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 162
- Amendment # 2026-0676h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 162
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0676h 02/17/2026 (Vote 15-0; RC) HC 10 P. 44
- ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/17/2026 01:40 pm GP 158
- ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/10/2026 11:00 am GP 158
- Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 11:00 am GP 158
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 27