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HB 1329

requiring the secretary of state to add voters' ages to the voter file.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Wilhelm

New Hampshire bill requiring voter ages be added to state voter files was unanimously rejected by committee citing inexpediency concerns.

Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 23
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Bill Summary · HB 1329

Legislative bill overview

HB 1329 would require New Hampshire's Secretary of State to add voters' ages to the state's voter registration file. This would create a publicly accessible database linking voter identities with their ages. The bill was introduced in January 2026 and ultimately rejected by the legislature in March 2026.

Why is this important

Voter age data could be used for demographic analysis, targeted communication, or research purposes, but it raises privacy and security concerns about consolidating personal information. The decision to reject or accept such a requirement reflects broader debates about voter privacy, data security, and appropriate uses of government voter records.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Adding ages to public voter files creates consolidated personal data that could be misused for targeting, discrimination, or identity theft risks
  • Election security: Expanding voter file data increases the amount of personal information stored in systems that could be subject to hacking or unauthorized access
  • Limited legitimate purpose: Unclear what administrative or legislative need the age field serves, versus existing methods for demographic analysis using aggregate data rather than individual records

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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