extending the position of right-to-know ombudsman for 2 years and exempting individuals who assist in the preparation of a right-to-know complaint at no charge from the unauthorized practice of law.

HB 111 extends the term of New Hampshire's right-to-know ombudsman by two years and creates a clear exemption for individuals who provide free assistance in preparing public records complaints. Specifically, it states that people helping others with these complaints without charging any fee cannot be considered practicing law without a license under state law. The bill also clarifies that the ombudsman cannot award reimbursement for attorney fees when resolving such complaints. This directly affects the ombudsman's office, public records requesters, and volunteers or community members who assist others with complaint preparation at no cost.