Episode 841: NH Mandates Disabled-Accessible Voting Machines, But Makes Absentee Registration & Voting Harder for Those Voting From Home

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 14, 2025NH Mandates Disabled-Accessible Voting Machines, But Makes Absentee Registration & Voting Harder for Those Voting From HomeNew Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed three election bills Aug. 1, one a positive reform requiring handicapped-accessible voting machines in all towns.  The others, however, add barriers to disabled, elderly and other mail-in absentee voters. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday’s LinksArticles & Resources:NH General Court -  Text of HB 67-FN-A - FINAL VERSION NH General Court -  Text of SB 218 - FINAL VERSIONNH General Court -   Text of SB 287 - FINAL VERSIONVoting Rights Lab - New voting rules in New HampshireNew Hampshire Bulletin - Ayotte signs bills to tighten absentee voting, ensure accessible voting  League of Women Voters NH - Issues & Actions - Aug. 1Groups Taking Action:NH Campaign for Voting Rights, Open Democracy Action, ACLU NHRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #NHNews #NewHampshire #DisabilityVote #ProofofCitizenship #VotefromHome