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HB 317 (2025)

Allow local election official to swear to the identity of a voter without ID

This bill is still active.

Last updated 2026-05-05 12:38 pm
Summary:

Prevents a supervisor of the checklist from verifying a person's identity without identification, even if they personally know that person.

The Senate rewrote the bill, allowing a moderator, clerk, supervisor, or selectman to verify a voter's identity. The official would have to fill out a form. The administrator of a nursing facility could also verify the identity of residents.

Bill Sponsor:
Claudine R. Burnham
Republican party logo
Status:
SENATE
Public Hearing Date:
02/10/2026 09:45 am
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 122-123
House Voting Date:
04/09/2026
Senate Voting Date:
03/12/2026
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