regarding domicile qualifications for voting.

HB 289 clarifies New Hampshire's voting domicile rules by preventing legal dependents (e.g., minors under parental custody) from claiming a voting residence if their custodian lives outside the state. It also states that obtaining a New Hampshire driver's license or registering a vehicle demonstrates a voter's intent to maintain continuous presence in the state for voting purposes. The bill amends election law to define "domicile" more precisely, affecting voters who might otherwise claim residency based on temporary ties like student status or dependency. These changes aim to align voting eligibility with physical presence and intent, without altering existing student voting rights. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.