Tell Governor Ayotte: Veto SB 223, Student IDs are Already Banned

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Dear [Your Elected Official],

I am writing to urge you to please veto SB 223 when it comes to your desk.
You already signed HB 323 into law, banning the use of student IDs for voting beginning on June 2, 2026. Because those restrictions are already set to take effect, SB 223 feels unnecessary and excessive. If these changes were truly substantial or needed, they would have been included in HB 323 when it was originally debated and signed into law—not added later as an afterthought.
I was deeply disappointed by the decision to eliminate student IDs as an acceptable form of voter ID in the first place. Many students rely on those IDs in their daily lives, and removing them as a valid option risks making young voters feel singled out rather than welcomed into civic participation.
Advancing another bill targeting student voters sends the wrong message to students and young voters about their place in New Hampshire’s civic life. Please veto SB 223 and allow this bill to die.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your City & State]

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