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NH HB 158
requiring the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data biennially, forward certain requests to the election law unit for review, and make a report to the general court.
In brief
NH HB 158 is a state bill in NH: “requiring the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data biennially, forward certain requests to the election law unit for review, and make a report to the general court.” It was introduced on Jan 6, 2025 in the House, during the 2026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: enacted. The latest action we have (Jul 16, 2026) reads: “Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 281; eff. 7/10/2026”. It lists one sponsor: Joe Sweeney (Republican). CSWH lists it under the cause Elections 2026. The facts here come from State legislature (gc.nh.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- Enacted
- Latest action
- Jul 16, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 281; eff. 7/10/2026
- Sponsor
- Joe Sweeney (Republican), cosponsor
- Started in
- House
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2025
- Session
- 2026
Our summary: NH HB 158, requiring the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data biennially and make a report to the general court, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/advanced.aspx
- Open States: openstates.org/nh/bills/2026/HB158/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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