New Hampshire Gov. Sununu Signs Law Mandating U.S. Citizenship Proof for Voter Registration and Photo ID Requirement for Voting — But Delays Implementation Until After November Election
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Governor Chris Sununu (R-NH) has signed into law a bill requiring all voters to present photo identification on Election Day and demanding first-time voters to provide hard proof of U.S. citizenship to register.
The new law, HB 1569, eliminates the previous option for individuals without photo identification to sign an affidavit attesting to their identity under penalty of perjury. Now, voters must present government-issued photo IDs at the polls—no exceptions.
Additionally, first-time voters in New Hampshire will need to provide documentary evidence, such as a passport or birth certificate, to prove their U.S. citizenship.
This requirement represents a major break from past practices where citizenship could be attested through affidavits,
