All voters in New Hampshire will have to present photographic ID to vote in elections and first-time voters will have to provide proof of citizenship to register to vote. The new law will not come into effect until 11 November, after the presidential election.
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed the bill into law on Thursday, eliminating a previous law which allowed voters without photographic ID to sign an affidavit and attest to their identity under penalty of perjury.
The legislation was introduced by state Rep. Robert Lynn, a Republican.
“It’s not unreasonable to require people to be responsible and to do the things that they’re supposed to do in order to be qualified to vote,” Lynn said in an interview with local news station News9.
Governor Sununu had previously opposed the bill, but then changed his mind.
“We have a proud tradition and proven track record of conducting elections that are trusted and true,” Sununu said in a statement following the bill’s signing on Thursday.
“Looking forward to the next decade or two, this legislation will instill even more integrity and trust in the voting process.”
The ACLU has described the bill as an “anti-voting bill.” Lawsuits challenging the new law are expected.
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