New Hampshire HB1604: requiring suitable public facilities such as schools and town halls be made available as polling places upon request by local el

Sponsors

• James Guzofski (R, 1) · primary sponsor
• Ross Berry (R, 44)
• James Qualey (R, 18)
• Alvin See (R, 26)
• Robert Wherry (R, 13)
• Claudine Burnham (R, 2)
• Russell Muirhead (D, 12)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
2. April 22, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
3. April 8, 2026: Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:15 am; SC 14
4. March 17, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 7
5. March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0676h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7
6. March 11, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0676h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7
7. March 4, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0676h 02/17/2026 (Vote 15-0; RC) HC 10 P. 44
8. February 17, 2026: ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/17/2026 01:40 pm GP 158
9. February 11, 2026: ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/10/2026 11:00 am GP 158
10. January 29, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 11:00 am GP 158

Common questions

What is HB1604?

HB1604 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): requiring suitable public facilities such as schools and town halls be made available as polling places upon request by local el.

What does HB1604 do?

requiring suitable public facilities such as schools and town halls be made available as polling places upon request by local election officials.

What is the status of HB1604?

In committee as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11 (May 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1604?

James Guzofski (R, 1), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1604?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3195&sy=2026