HB 1683 New Hampshire House · 2026 Regular Session

relative to the modification of administrative rules by the joint legislative committee on administrative rules.

HB 1683 requires New Hampshire state agencies to explicitly identify the specific law authorizing each administrative rule they create or update. It mandates a biennial review by the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR) to verify all existing rules comply with current state laws and constitutional standards. If a rule lacks legal authority or is unconstitutional, the agency must repeal or amend it within 90 days or provide written justification; failure to comply may trigger funding suspension recommendations. This bill directly affects all state agencies that issue administrative rules, ensuring they operate within the bounds of enacted statutes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 12, 2025 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/11/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 7 P. 13
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Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 02/04/2026 11:00 am GP 231
lower
Dec 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 31
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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