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NH HB 1298

enacted

relative to the disposal of electronic ballot counting device external memory devices.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NH HB 1298 pass?

Yes. NH HB 1298 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-06-24): Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 162; eff. 08/18/2026

What is NH HB 1298 about?

NH HB 1298 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “relative to the disposal of electronic ballot counting device external memory devices.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1298?

Ross Berry is the primary sponsor of NH HB 1298.

Introduced
2025-12-01
Latest action
2026-06-24 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 162; eff. 08/18/2026
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Ross Berryprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-06-24

    Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 162; eff. 08/18/2026

  2. 2026-06-10

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. 2026-06-10

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 43

  4. 2026-06-10

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

    enrolled

  5. 2026-05-07

    House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1507s (Rep. Berry): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 4

  6. 2026-04-17

    Committee Amendment # 2026-1507s, AA, VV; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

  7. 2026-04-17

    Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1507s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  8. 2026-04-15

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1507s, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 15

    committee-passage-favorable

  9. 2026-03-25

    Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 12

  10. 2026-03-17

    Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 7

    introduction,referral-committee

  11. 2026-03-11

    Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0603h: MA VV [&] HJ 7 P. 22

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  12. 2026-03-11

    Amendment # 2026-0603h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 22

  13. 2026-03-04

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0603h 02/17/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 10 P. 14

    committee-passage-favorable

  14. 2026-02-17

    ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/17/2026 01:40 pm GP 158

  15. 2026-02-11

    ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/10/2026 11:00 am GP 158

  16. 2026-01-29

    Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 03:00 pm GP 158

  17. 2025-12-01

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 14

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2036&inflect=2

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