HB 77 prohibits businesses that sell alcohol or tobacco (licensees) from electronically storing personal information obtained when scanning a customer's ID for age verification. The bill allows scanning IDs to confirm a customer's age but explicitly bans storing details like Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, photos, names, addresses (excluding zip code), phone numbers, or medical information from those IDs. This directly affects bars, stores, and other licensed sellers by restricting how they handle customer ID data after verification. The law takes effect on August 30, 2025, following Governor Ayotte's signature.
HB 138 requires towns and cities to clearly state "multi-year tax impact" in warrant articles when a proposed tax measure affects budgets across multiple years. This applies directly to local governments preparing town meeting ballots, ensuring voters understand if a tax vote will impact future budgets. The key provision mandates adding this specific notation to warrant articles, making the long-term financial effect transparent. The bill was signed into law by Governor Ayotte on July 1, 2025, and takes effect August 30, 2025. It does not change tax rates or policies, only the required disclosure language for multi-year tax proposals.
HB 242 modifies licensing rules for brew pubs in New Hampshire. It directly affects businesses that produce and sell beer on-site, changing how they operate under state law. The bill updates requirements for brew pub licenses, though specific procedural details aren't provided in the available context. It became law after passing committees and receiving the governor's signature, taking effect on August 30, 2025.
HB 404 requires the state to provide clear, accessible information about the "Hike Safe Card" program. The bill does not specify what the card entails or who receives it, as the provided context lacks details on the card's purpose or beneficiaries. It passed all legislative stages and was signed into law by Governor Ayotte, becoming effective August 30, 2025. No specific policy changes or mechanisms are described in the available information.
HB 354 creates new certification pathways for career and technical education (CTE) instructors, allowing individuals with significant industry experience or professional certifications to qualify without completing traditional teaching degrees. This directly affects CTE instructors in high schools and vocational programs who previously faced barriers due to lack of formal teaching credentials. The bill establishes specific criteria for evaluating industry experience and professional certifications to ensure instructor qualifications meet educational standards. It takes effect on August 30, 2025, after being signed by Governor Ayotte.
HB 235 amends the state's educator code of ethics and code of conduct to explicitly require public school educators to uphold a "responsibility to parents." This policy change directly affects teachers, administrators, and school staff in public schools, mandating they consider parental input and concerns in educational decisions. The key provision adds specific language to existing codes, requiring educators to engage with parents regarding student conduct, learning, and school policies. The bill became law on July 1, 2025, and takes effect August 30, 2025.
SB 58 changes venue rules for criminal cases involving the distribution of controlled drugs that cause death. It adds a provision (RSA 318-B:26 IX-b) stating that such cases can be prosecuted in any state where the drug distribution occurred or where the victim resides. This directly affects prosecutors, defendants, and courts in cases where the distribution act or victim's location connects to a specific state. The law, effective July 1, 2025, clarifies where these felony prosecutions can be filed.
SB 258 establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly using a gift card or its redemption information that the person suspects was obtained through deception or forgery to get money, goods, services, or other value. It directly affects individuals who use gift cards they believe were fraudulently acquired, such as stolen or counterfeited cards. The law specifically targets the act of using such cards for transactions, making it illegal to do so with knowledge or belief of the card's fraudulent origin. The bill was signed into law on July 1, 2025, and will take effect on January 1, 2026.
HB 1 is a state budget bill that allocates funding to specific state departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. It directly affects state agencies by providing their operating budgets for these two fiscal periods. The bill authorizes the state to spend designated funds for departmental expenses, including personnel, operations, and programs. This routine appropriations measure was signed into law by Governor Ayotte on June 27, 2025, effective July 1, 2025.
HB 87 bans posting land listings for property not owned by the person making the post. It directly affects real estate professionals, property owners, and online platforms that publish land listings. The law prohibits listing land without ownership verification and takes effect January 1, 2026, after being signed by Governor Ayotte on June 25, 2025.
HB 469 updates how New Hampshire manages its public deposit investment pool. It requires the state treasurer and the advisory committee to select investment advisors through a competitive bidding process, where proposals are reviewed based on criteria set by the treasurer and committee. The bill also adds a new seat on the advisory committee for a member appointed by the Municipal Managers Association of New Hampshire. These changes directly affect the state treasurer's office, the investment pool committee, and municipal government representatives. The bill aims to increase transparency and local representation in managing state funds.
SB 292 revises New Hampshire's funding formula for special education costs, providing state aid to school districts when their special education expenses exceed 3.5 times the state's average per-pupil cost for the prior school year. Districts are responsible for costs up to 3.5 times the average plus 20% of additional costs (capped at 10 times the average), with the state covering the rest through automatic entitlement. The bill allocates $250,000 annually for emergency aid to small districts (under 1,000 residents) facing financial harm from special education costs, and specifies that unused emergency funds must support broader special education cost increases. It takes effect August 24, 2025, and is funded from the state education trust fund.
