New Hampshire Bills | MyRepTracker

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1275: relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

HB 1275 establishes a New Hampshire agricultural PFAS relief fund to assist farmers who have incurred losses or costs due to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in soil, water, or crops from standard farming practices like land application of sludge or biosolids. The fund, financed by settlements against PFAS manufacturers, federal grants, and other sources, covers expenses including soil/water testing, water filtration systems, business adaptation costs, and health screenings for farm workers. The bill also imposes a 5-year moratorium on using sludge or biosolids for agricultural purposes to prevent further contamination. Priority for fund distribution is given to farms with historical sludge use and those currently used for agriculture.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1469: relative to the licensing requirements for massage therapy establishments.

HB 1469 requires massage therapy businesses employing more than one therapist to obtain a state license and undergo regular inspections by the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). The bill establishes new health and safety standards for these businesses, including requirements for direct supervision by licensed therapists and procedures for license renewal and disciplinary actions. It also adds compensation for members of the massage therapists' advisory board and creates a new investigative paralegal position within the OPLC, with funding provided for this role. This legislation directly affects massage therapy businesses, the OPLC, and the advisory board by expanding regulatory oversight and operational requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1062: authorizing the secretary of state to conduct random audits of the citizenship qualification of registered voters.

HB 1062 authorizes New Hampshire's Secretary of State to randomly audit the citizenship status of registered voters who provided a "qualified voter affidavit" as proof of citizenship. The bill requires using government and private databases to verify citizenship, with confirmed citizens marked in the voter database to avoid future audits. If audits suggest non-citizenship, the findings are sent to the Attorney General for review. This directly affects registered voters who used the affidavit method during registration, adding a verification step to the voter registration process. The law does not change voting eligibility but adds a new administrative check for citizenship.

Topics ✗ Immigration

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1312: relative to the authority of various boards.

HB 1312 modifies authority for three specific state boards. It allows boards under the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification to create subcommittees as needed. The bill also removes the Board of Registration in Optometry’s power to update which pharmaceuticals optometrists can use, and eliminates the Board of Accountancy’s ability to set administrative fines through rules. These changes directly affect the professional licensing and regulatory processes managed by these boards.

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1088: transferring funding for the water well board from the general fund to a special nonlapsing fund.

HB 1088 transfers funding for New Hampshire's Water Well Board from the general fund to a new special nonlapsing fund. All fees, fines, and civil penalties collected under water well regulations (including a new $100 fee per well report) will now be deposited directly into this dedicated fund instead of the general fund. The fund will cover the board's operational costs, consolidating current revenue streams to provide steady, self-sustaining funding starting July 2026. This change, requested by the Department of Environmental Services, is expected to generate approximately $242,600 annually for board operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1415: establishing a special veterans license plate and creating a fund and administrative programs from the proceeds of the sale of such plates and establishing the New Hampshire first for veterans program and authority.

HB 1415 creates a special veterans license plate for New Hampshire residents, requiring a $60 initial fee (in addition to standard registration costs) and $30 annual renewal fees. Revenue from these plates funds a dedicated veterans' support program, with up to $50,000 annually allocated to promote the plate program through the Department of Military Affairs and Veteran Services. The remaining funds are distributed to initiatives prioritized by the governor and state veterans council to support veterans, service members, and their families. The fund is nonlapsing, meaning it carries over year to year without needing annual reauthorization.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1718: relative to authorizing energy storage in connection with net metering.

HB 1718 authorizes residential and commercial customers with renewable energy systems (like solar panels) to add battery storage without affecting their eligibility for net metering. The bill updates definitions to clarify that energy storage charged solely from renewable sources does not count toward the 1-megawatt size limit for net metering eligibility. It grants the Department of Energy rulemaking authority for customer energy storage systems and gives the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) the power to set compensation terms for energy exported from storage systems. This bill directly affects homeowners and businesses using renewable energy who want to install battery storage to use more of their own generated power. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment with no state funding impact.

Topics ✓ Energy

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1268: modifying the structure and administration of home education programs and relative to pharmacy benefits managers, managed care laws, notice of drug pricing options and pharmacy benefit manager business practices.

HB 1268 modifies New Hampshire's home education law by adding definitions for terms like "child," "parent," and "resident district," and removing specific notification and assessment requirements. It eliminates the requirement for parents to notify school officials when starting a home education program, withdrawing a child from public school, or terminating a program. Parents must still notify their resident district superintendent if they want their child to participate in public school activities or use district assessments. The bill simplifies administrative steps for homeschooling families while maintaining core requirements for program documentation. This change directly affects parents educating children at home in New Hampshire.

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1816: relative to the intervention of the department of education into a school or school district during a financial emergency and requiring the state school board to establish rules governing the vetting of school district business administrator candidates.

HB 1816 allows New Hampshire's Department of Education to intervene in school districts facing a declared financial emergency. If the state board of education determines a district is in financial emergency, the commissioner can develop and oversee a recovery plan to address core financial needs through changes to administration, resource allocation, contract renegotiation, or up to one year of department oversight. The bill permits the department to request up to $200,000 from the education trust fund for this purpose, though fiscal details are pending. This directly affects school districts in financial distress, requiring state intervention to meet financial, operational, and instructional obligations for students. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1598: relative to notice and proceedings for tenants and landlords engaged in eviction processes.

HB 1598 creates a streamlined eviction process for landlords seeking to remove tenants who fail to pay rent or breach leases in ways affecting health/safety, criminal activity, or drug-related offenses. It requires landlords to provide a 5-day notice with a clear warning about the expedited timeline, giving tenants only 3 days to respond after court filing. If tenants don’t pay or vacate, courts must issue a writ of possession immediately without a hearing - unless the tenant pays all overdue rent within 48 hours. This process limits defenses to just rent payment or the alleged breach, blocking unrelated claims, and restricts stays of execution except for immediate payment. The bill applies to all landlords and tenants in qualifying eviction cases, effective January 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✗ Housing

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1362: relative to motor vehicle equipment specifications.

HB 1362 establishes specific safety inspection standards for vehicle steering and suspension systems on New Hampshire roads. It requires that steering linkage free-play not exceed manufacturer limits (1/4 inch for small wheels, 3/8 inch for medium, 1/2 inch for large), and that wheel bearings, ball joints, and other components meet original equipment manufacturer tolerances. These standards apply to all vehicles operated on New Hampshire public roads, directly affecting drivers, mechanics, and vehicle inspection facilities. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, with enforcement based on measurable mechanical thresholds rather than subjective judgments.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1807: relative to mandatory reports to voters.

HB 1807 requires school districts to include specific financial information in voting materials for school budget decisions. It mandates that warrant articles and ballots display the previous year's per-pupil cost (calculated using updated formulas), 10-year cost-per-pupil and teacher salary trends in graphs, and the estimated tax impact if all budget articles pass. This affects all New Hampshire school districts and voters participating in school budget votes. The bill repeals the old per-pupil cost calculation method and requires standardized, inflation-adjusted data presentation to improve transparency for voters.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education