The New Hampshire Secretary of State’s Office announced it will reimplement use of the qualified voter affidavit solely for registrants to prove citizenship, following a May 28, 2026 federal district court order enjoining parts of HB 1569. Other HB 1569 requirements remain in force, including mandatory documentary proof of identity, age, and domicile for new registrants and proof of identity for all voters when obtaining a ballot. The statement also references pending legislation that would allow the Secretary to audit the citizenship status of voters who use or have used a qualified voter affidavit.While no procurement or technology project is specified, this combination of reintroduced affidavits, reliance on state Vital Records and DMV inquiries, and potential future citizenship audits signals ongoing operational and compliance needs around voter registration workflows, data-matching, and audit processes. Vendors in elections technology, identity verification, workflow management, and compliance consulting may find this relevant as policy and audit mechanisms evolve.

The release emphasizes continued use of documentary proof and state data sources (Vital Records and DMV) to verify citizenship where possible, and notes possible future citizenship audits tied to use of affidavits.