A bill has been passed by the New Hampshire state Senate that would require voters to reside in the state for 30 days before becoming eligible to vote.
Senate Bill 179 was passed by the Republican-controlled state Senate in a party-line vote, and is currently in committee in the House.
New Hampshire law currently permits same-day voter registration. The legislation would amend the way the state defines “domicile” to require that a voter reside in the Granite State for “no less than 30 consecutive days” before they become eligible to cast a ballot.
Supporters argue that a residency requirement would reduce voter fraud.
