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relating to voting eligibility. Providing that only legal resident citizens who are at least 18 years of age or older who reside in the place they claim as a domicile shall be eligible voters.

relating to voting eligibility. Providing that only legal resident citizens who are at least 18 years of age or older who reside in the place they claim as a domicile shall be eligible voters.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Jordan Ulery (R), James Summers (R), Michael Moffett (R), Gregory Hill (R), Jeanine Notter (R), Victoria Sullivan (R), James Spillane (R), Michael Harrington (R)
Last action
2026-01-07
Official status
HOUSE
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on enforcement mechanisms or penalties for violations, leaving these aspects uncertain.

Voting Eligibility Requirements

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would require voters to be legal resident citizens who are at least 18 years old and must live in the town, city, or place they claim as their home.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes the definition of voting eligibility to include only those who are legal residents and at least 18 years old.
  • Requires voters to actually reside in the place they claim as their domicile.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Voters in New Hampshire.
  • Local and state election officials responsible for enforcing the new rules.

Terms To Know

domicile
The place where a person has their permanent home or legal residence.
qualified voter
A citizen who meets all the requirements to vote, such as being 18 years old and a legal resident.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what happens if someone moves but has not yet updated their domicile.
  • It is unclear how this amendment will be enforced or what penalties might apply for violations.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

Amendment #2025-2937h : AA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 154

Plain English: Amendment #2025-2937h : AA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 154 1

  • The official amendment file could not be read automatically during the last sync, so only the official amendment metadata is shown right now.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-07 H

    Amendment #2025-2937h : AA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 154

  2. 2026-01-07 H

    Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-2937h: MF RC 184-157 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 155

  3. 2025-11-14 H

    Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-2937h 09/16/2025 (Vote 10-7; RC) HC 51 P. 30

  4. 2025-11-14 H

    Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  5. 2025-08-25 H

    Executive Session: 09/16/2025 10:15 am GP 158

  6. 2025-02-11 H

    Retained in Committee

  7. 2025-02-07 H

    ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 02/14/2025 09:30 am LOB 306-308

  8. 2025-01-29 H

    Executive Session: 02/04/2025 10:10 am LOB 306-308

  9. 2025-01-22 H

    Public Hearing: 01/28/2025 02:40 pm LOB 306-308

  10. 2025-01-17 H

    Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Election Law HJ 3 P. 18

Official Summary Text

relating to voting eligibility. Providing that only legal resident citizens who are at least 18 years of age or older who reside in the place they claim as a domicile shall be eligible voters.

Current Bill Text

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CACR 4 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

7Jan2026... 2937h
2025 SESSION
25-0491
02/08

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
4

RELATING TO:
voting eligibility.

PROVIDING THAT:
only legal resident citizens who are at least 18 years of age or older who reside in the place they claim as a domicile shall be eligible voters.

SPONSORS: Rep. Ulery, Hills. 13; Rep. Hill, Merr. 2; Rep. Spillane, Rock. 2; Rep. Summers, Rock. 20; Rep. Notter, Hills. 12; Rep. Harrington, Straf. 18; Rep. Moffett, Merr. 4; Sen. Sullivan, Dist 18

COMMITTEE: Election Law

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AMENDED ANALYSIS

This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution would amend the constitution to recognize the right of all legal residents who are 18 years or older to vote in the place they claim as domicile, so long as they actually reside in the place they claim as domicile.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in
bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [
in brackets and struckthrough.
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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type

7Jan2026... 2937h 25-0491
02/08
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Five

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROPOSING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

RELATING TO:
voting eligibility.

PROVIDING THAT:
only legal resident citizens who are at least 18 years of age or older who reside in the place they claim as a domicile shall be eligible voters.

Be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, that the
Constitution of New Hampshire be amended as follows:

I. That article 11 of the first part of the constitution be amended to read as follows:
[Art.] 11 [Elections and Elective Franchises.] All elections are to be free, and every [
inhabitant
]
legal resident
of the state of 18 years of age and upwards shall have an equal right to vote in any election. Every person shall be considered [
an inhabitant
]
a qualified voter
for the purposes of voting in the town, ward, or unincorporated place where he has his domicile
only if they are 18 years of age and upwards and actually reside in the place they claim as a domicile
. No person shall have the right to vote under the constitution of this state who has been convicted of treason, bribery or any willful violation of the election laws of this state or of the United States; but the supreme court may, on notice to the attorney general, restore the privilege to vote to any person who may have forfeited it by conviction of such offenses. The general court shall provide by law for voting by qualified voters who at the time of the biennial or state elections, or of the primary elections therefor, or of city elections, or of town elections by official ballot, are absent from the city or town of which they are inhabitants, or who by reason of physical disability are unable to vote in person, in the choice of any officer or officers to be elected or upon any question submitted at such election. Voting registration and polling places shall be easily accessible to all persons including disabled and elderly persons who are otherwise qualified to vote in the choice of any officer or officers to be elected or upon any question submitted at such election. The right to vote shall not be denied to any person because of the nonpayment of any tax. Every inhabitant of the state, having the proper qualifications, has an equal right to be elected into office.
II. That the above amendment proposed to the constitution be submitted to the qualified voters of the state at the state general election to be held in November, 2026.
III. That the selectmen of all towns, cities, wards and places in the state are directed to insert in their warrants for the said 2026 election an article to the following effect: To decide whether the amendments of the constitution proposed by the 2025 session of the general court shall be approved.
IV. That the wording of the question put to the qualified voters shall be:
“Are you in favor of amending article 11 of the first part of the constitution to read as follows:
[Art.] 11 [Elections and Elective Franchises.] All elections are to be free, and every legal resident of the state of 18 years of age and upwards shall have an equal right to vote in any election. Every person shall be considered a qualified voter for the purposes of voting in the town, ward, or unincorporated place where he has his domicile only if they are 18 years of age and upward and actually reside in the place they claim as a domicile. No person shall have the right to vote under the constitution of this state who has been convicted of treason, bribery or any willful violation of the election laws of this state or of the United States; but the supreme court may, on notice to the attorney general, restore the privilege to vote to any person who may have forfeited it by conviction of such offenses. The general court shall provide by law for voting by qualified voters who at the time of the biennial or state elections, or of the primary elections therefor, or of city elections, or of town elections by official ballot, are absent from the city or town of which they are inhabitants, or who by reason of physical disability are unable to vote in person, in the choice of any officer or officers to be elected or upon any question submitted at such election. Voting registration and polling places shall be easily accessible to all persons including disabled and elderly persons who are otherwise qualified to vote in the choice of any officer or officers to be elected or upon any question submitted at such election. The right to vote shall not be denied to any person because of the nonpayment of any tax. Every inhabitant of the state, having the proper qualifications, has an equal right to be elected into office.”
V. That the secretary of state shall print the question to be submitted on a separate ballot with other constitutional questions or on the official ballot. The ballot containing the question shall include 2 ovals next to the question allowing the voter to vote “Yes” or “No.” If no oval is marked, the ballot shall not be counted on the question. The outside of the ballot shall be the same as the regular official ballot except that the words “Questions Relating to Constitutional Amendments proposed by the 2025 General Court” shall be printed in bold type at the top of the ballot.
VI. That if the proposed amendment is approved by 2/3 of those voting on the amendment, it becomes effective when the governor proclaims its adoption.
VII. Voters' Guide.
AT THE PRESENT TIME, the constitution guarantees the right of all inhabitants of the state who are 18 years or older to vote in the place in which they are domiciled.
IF THE AMENDMENT IS ADOPTED, the constitution will guarantee the right of all legal residents who are 18 years or older to vote in the place they claim as domicile, so long as they actually reside in the place they claim as domicile.