Proposal would cover federal officials and punish election interference by public servants

The proposed definition includes some federal officials as public servants. The definition also names state and local officials, judges, legislators, jurors, and people performing government duties. The federal official must be acting in or taking action directly affecting New Hampshire. If adopted, the act would take effect January 1, 2027.

A public servant who intends to interfere with an election would be guilty of a class B felony. The rule applies to public servants as defined in the proposed text, including federal officials covered by that definition. The person must act with intent to interfere with the administration of an election. If adopted, the act would take effect January 1, 2027.