New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has signed a bill requiring voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship and photo identification to vote, making the state the first to implement such strict measures. The legislation, which mirrors the proposed federal SAVE Act, will take effect in 60 days, thus not impacting the upcoming November elections. Critics, including Democrats and voting rights advocates, warn that the law could disenfranchise eligible voters and lead to extensive legal challenges. Under current law, voters without proper ID can still cast a ballot using an affidavit, a system that will remain in place for the November election. Sununu defended the new law as a means to bolster trust in the electoral process, despite prior reservations about significant changes to voting laws. The bill has drawn considerable attention and controversy over its potential implications for voter access in New Hampshire.