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NH HB 1277
relative to proof of identification on absentee ballot applications.
In brief
NH HB 1277 is a state bill in NH: “relative to proof of identification on absentee ballot applications.” It was introduced on Dec 1, 2025 in the House, during the 2026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Mar 4, 2026) reads: “Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0987h”. Its sponsor is Russell Muirhead (Democratic), with 5 cosponsors. 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
- In committee
- Latest action
- Mar 4, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0987h
- Sponsors
- Russell Muirhead (Democratic)
- Luz Bay (Democratic), cosponsor
- Ross Berry (Republican), cosponsor
- Connie Lane (Democratic), cosponsor
- Katherine Prudhomme-O'Brien (Republican), cosponsor
- Robert Wherry (Republican), cosponsor
- Started in
- House
- Introduced
- Dec 1, 2025
- Session
- 2026
Our summary: NH HB 1277, relative to proof of identification on absentee ballot applications, latest action 2026-03-04: minority committee report, ought to pass with amendment 2026-0987h. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2057&inflect=2
- Open States: openstates.org/nh/bills/2026/HB1277/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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