New Hampshire HB1601: requiring the secretary of state to create a voter education program that includes information on recent changes to voting laws.

Sponsors

• Matthew Wilhelm (D, 21) · primary sponsor
• Ross Berry (R, 44)

Latest actions

1. May 14, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1623s and #2026-1916s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
2. May 14, 2026: Sen. Rochefort Floor Amendment # 2026-1916s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
3. May 14, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1623s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
4. May 7, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1623s, 05/14/2026, Vote 4-0; SC 18
5. May 7, 2026: Special Order to 05/14/2026, Without Objection, MA; 05/07/2026 SJ 11
6. May 7, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
7. April 22, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1623s, 05/07/2026, Vote 4-0; SC 17
8. April 22, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
9. March 25, 2026: Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:15 am; SC 12
10. March 24, 2026: Hearing: 03/25/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC 12

Common questions

What is HB1601?

HB1601 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): requiring the secretary of state to create a voter education program that includes information on recent changes to voting laws.

What is the status of HB1601?

In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1623s and #2026-1916s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12 (May 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1601?

Matthew Wilhelm (D, 21), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1601?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3189&sy=2026