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HB 289 · 2026 · House · Election Law Committee

Domicile requirements for voter eligibility

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regarding domicile qualifications for voting.

Prevents a person from claiming domicile if that person is a legal dependent of a person who does not live in New Hampshire and clarifies that obtaining a driver's license or registering a motor vehicle demonstrates intent to maintain continuous presence in the state.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · January 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill: I. Prevents a person from claiming domicile if that person is a legal dependent of a person who does not live in New Hampshire. II. Clarifies that obtaining a driver's license or registering a motor vehicle is intent of maintaining continuous presence within New Hampshire.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Robert WherryRPrimeChair· Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy

Rep. Clayton WoodR

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-02-1110:30 amHouse Election LawLOB 306-308Public hearing
  • 2025-02-149:30 amHouse Election LawLOB 306-308Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-02-219:30 amHouse Election LawLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-03-071:00 pmHouse Election LawLOB 306-308Public hearing
  • 2025-03-119:00 amHouse Election LawLOB 306-308Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-03-149:00 amHouse Election LawLOB 306-308Public hearing
  • 2025-03-1810:00 amHouse Election LawLOB 306-308Public hearing
  • 2025-03-189:00 amHouse Election LawLOB 307Public hearing
  • 2025-09-1610:15 amHouse Election LawGP 158Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Election Law HJ 2 P. 13
  2. Feb 11, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2025 10:50 am LOB 306-308
  3. Feb 14, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 02/14/2025 09:30 am LOB 306-308
  4. Feb 21, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 02/21/2025 09:30 am LOB 302-304
  5. Mar 7, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 03/07/2025 01:00 pm LOB 306-308
  6. Mar 11, 2025House==RECESSED== Executive Session: 03/11/2025 09:00 am LOB 306-308
  7. Mar 14, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 03/14/2025 09:00 am LOB 306-308
  8. Mar 18, 2025House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/18/2025 10:00 am LOB 306-308
  9. Mar 18, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 03/18/2025 09:00 am LOB 307
  10. Mar 18, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
  11. Sep 16, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 09/16/2025 10:15 am GP 158
  12. Sep 16, 2025House: Inexpedient to Legislate 09/16/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 51 P. 8
  13. Jan 7, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 50

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.