STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SENATE
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
THE COMMITTEE ON Election Law and Municipal Affairs
to which was referred SB 43
AN ACT removing articles of clothing from the definition of electioneering.
Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill
OUGHT TO PASS WITH AMENDMENT
BY A VOTE OF: 3-2
AMENDMENT # 0263s
Senator Timothy Lang
For the Committee
In 2018 the United States Supreme Court ruled that forbidding political apparel in polling locations violated free speech, noting that there should be discretion used if someone is in the “act of voting”. Under SB 43 voters who are “in the act of voting” would not be subject to the current electioneering laws and would be permitted to wear certain attire in polling areas.
Jessica Bourque 271-2104
FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
SB 43, removing articles of clothing from the definition of electioneering.
Ought to Pass with Amendment, Vote 3-2.
Senator Timothy Lang for the committee.
In 2018 the United States Supreme Court ruled that forbidding political apparel in polling locations violated free speech, noting that there should be discretion used if someone is in the “act of voting”. Under SB 43 voters who are “in the act of voting” would not be subject to the current electioneering laws and would be permitted to wear certain attire in polling areas.