SB287 requires certain absentee-ballot applicants to provide proof of identity with their application. Specifically, it requires a copy of the voter's photo ID when applying for an absentee ballot, and creates a verification process for some voters who ask to have their absentee ballot mailed to an address different from the one on the official checklist.

The New Hampshire State Senate passed SB287 on March 27, 2025 by a vote of 16 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because states should exercise their authority under Article I, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the 14th Amendments, to implement free, fair, and secure elections, thereby guaranteeing equal protection of the right of citizens of the United States to vote. Requiring proof of identity for certain absentee-ballot applicants is a reasonable way to help protect election integrity and ensure that ballots are sent only to eligible voters.