STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SENATE
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
THE COMMITTEE ON Election Law and Municipal Affairs
to which was referred HB 1541-FN
AN ACT requiring the secretary of state to provide all voting precincts with secure containers for storing ballots.
Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill
OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT
BY A VOTE OF: 5-0
AMENDMENT # 2026-1313s
Senator Timothy Lang
For the Committee
This bill would require the Secretary of State to provide secure ballot storage containers at every voting location statewide. While the chain of custody for New Hampshire ballots has always been maintained, the committee considers this an important step to boost voter confidence and reinforce election integrity. Therefore, the Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee recommends Ought to Pass with Amendment on HB 1541.
Jessica Bourque 271-2104
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
HB 1541-FN, requiring the secretary of state to provide all voting precincts with secure containers for storing ballots.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 5-0.
Senator Timothy Lang for the committee.
This bill would require the Secretary of State to provide secure ballot storage containers at every voting location statewide. While the chain of custody for New Hampshire ballots has always been maintained, the committee considers this an important step to boost voter confidence and reinforce election integrity. Therefore, the Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee recommends Ought to Pass with Amendment on HB 1541.