New Hampshire · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 288: limiting how far in advance of an election an absentee ballot may be requested.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 288 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: limiting how far in advance of an election an absentee ballot may be requested. Primary sponsor: Robert Wherry (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 6, 2025): Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2025; Chapter 62; eff. 08/01/2025.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wherry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 13 |
| Claudine Burnham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Strafford 2 |
| Clayton Wood | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Merrimack 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
- Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/02/2025; Chapter 62; eff. 08/01/2025
- Enrolled (in recess of) 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 51
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025); SJ 15
- Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/01/2025; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 19
- Hearing: 04/15/2025, Room 103, LOB, 09:15 am; SC 17
- Introduced 03/20/2025 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 9
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0349h: MA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 43
- Amendment # 2025-0349h: AA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 43
- Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0349h (NT) 02/11/2025 (Vote 10-8; RC)
- Executive Session: 02/11/2025 10:10 am LOB 306-308
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