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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1603: requiring the executive director of the department of fish and game to adopt rules relative to procedures for verifying accuracy of records collected relative to threatened and endangered wildlife and ensuring landowner permission is granted for the gathering of such record.

HB 1603 requires state agencies to provide current, verifiable proof of an endangered or threatened species' presence - such as GPS coordinates, timestamped photos, and official credentials - before restricting land use for that species' habitat. It directly affects landowners whose property may face restrictions and state agencies like Fish and Game. The bill mandates that any evidence used must include written landowner permission or an administrative warrant for data collection. It also prohibits agencies from requiring new biodiversity surveys as a condition for land use applications. This policy change aims to ensure land use decisions are based on recent, documented evidence rather than outdated data.
Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRequires proof before habitat restrictions, limiting agency enforcement of species protection and weakening regulatory effectiveness.85% confidence
Sayra DeVito (R) · 10 co-sponsors
signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1756: allowing organizations to file for property tax exemptions once and receive those exemptions unless and until a town assessor finds the organization ineligible for an exemption.

HB 1756 allows qualifying organizations (including religious, educational, charitable groups, and veterans associations like the American Legion) to submit a single application for property tax exemptions instead of filing annually. Once approved, exemptions remain in effect permanently unless a town assessor later determines the organization no longer qualifies. The bill requires annual field reviews by local assessors to verify ongoing eligibility and mandates organizations to provide updated documentation at least every five years (or annually if requested). This replaces the current system where exemptions must be re-verified each year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill streamlines property tax exemptions for qualifying organizations, providing tax relief and reducing administrative burden while maintaining fiscal oversight.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes veterans associations (e.g., American Legion) in property tax exemption eligibility, reducing administrative burden and supporting their operational stability to serve veterans.95% confidence
David Walker (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1245: relative to voluntary portable benefits plans for independent contractors.

HB 1245 establishes a voluntary framework for independent contractors in New Hampshire to access portable benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, or disability coverage through designated providers. Hiring parties (businesses or platforms) can voluntarily contribute to these plans or withhold a portion of payment from the contractor, with the contractor’s written consent. Crucially, participation in these plans cannot be used to reclassify a worker as an employee under state law, preserving current independent contractor status. The bill requires clear opt-in agreements and has no estimated state or local cost impact.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes voluntary framework enabling independent contractors to access health insurance as portable benefits, expanding coverage options for a vulnerable workforce.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates voluntary portable benefits framework for independent contractors, expanding benefit access for a worker segment often excluded from traditional employment benefits.80% confidence
signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1705: establishing an employee assistance program for small town and volunteer first responders.

HB 1705 establishes a First Responders Support Fund to cover enrollment costs for small town and volunteer first responders into the state’s existing Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It directly affects first responders in communities with no more than 5 full-time paid staff, including volunteer departments. The fund, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, uses state appropriations (initially $1 for FY 2026-2027) and accepts gifts, grants, or donations to cover EAP enrollment fees. The EAP provides mental health support, including services for PTSD, with the department required to report annually on fund usage and program outcomes. This bill does not create new services but expands access to an existing state EAP for eligible small-community responders.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds EAP enrollment for first responders, providing mental health support access via state healthcare program.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides funding for first responders' access to Employee Assistance Program, enhancing workplace mental health support and benefits for workers.90% confidence
Loren Selig (D) · 3 co-sponsors
signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1195: relative to municipal zoning requirements for child day care providers.

HB 1195 requires New Hampshire municipalities to allow child care centers (such as group centers, preschools, and school-age programs) to operate on commercially zoned land without special permits, provided they meet state licensing standards set by the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill defines "child care center" to exclude family day care homes (run from residences) and specifies that municipalities cannot impose additional zoning rules beyond state requirements. It also exempts centers from certain building restrictions when converting existing structures (without altering size) and permits local restrictions in industrial zones if child care conflicts with existing uses. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves zoning barriers for child care centers, expanding early education access and supporting educational infrastructure for preschool programs.85% confidence
David Paige (D) · 10 co-sponsors
signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1594: establishing a weight-based tiered registration fee schedule for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

HB 1594 changes New Hampshire's registration fees for electric vehicles from a flat rate to a weight-based system. Fully electric cars (BEVs) will pay $25 for vehicles under 2,000 pounds, $100 for 2,000-5,000 pounds, and $150 for heavier models, while plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) will continue to pay $50 regardless of weight. Neighborhood electric vehicles and low-speed scooters would be exempt from fees. The fees collected would go into the highway fund, and the bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes weight-based registration fees for EVs/PHEVs, directing revenue to highway fund, funding infrastructure through new tax mechanism.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs EV registration fees into highway fund, explicitly funding transportation infrastructure projects.90% confidence
Nicholas Bridle (R) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1433: creating a child care tax credit for qualifying businesses.

HB 1433 creates a tax credit for New Hampshire businesses that create or expand child care programs. Businesses can claim a credit equal to 50% of qualifying expenses for building new facilities or expanding existing ones by at least 12 child care seats not available before January 1, 2027. The credit applies against business profits or enterprise taxes and can be carried forward for up to four years if not fully used in a given year. To qualify, businesses must create or expand licensed child care seats (either directly or through third parties) and submit an application to the Department of Revenue Administration.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 50% tax credit for businesses expanding child care, reducing taxable income and incentivizing private investment in public service infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credit for childcare expansion, supporting workforce participation by reducing work-life conflict for employees and enabling business retention of workers.85% confidence
Katelyn Kuttab (R) · 11 co-sponsors
signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1577: relative to the disclosure of utility customer data to municipalities for emergency response planning.

HB 1577 allows utilities to share customer information with town emergency planners for emergency response planning and coordination. It requires utilities to have contracts with municipalities that include security safeguards to protect data and prohibit using the information for unrelated commercial purposes without customer consent. The bill directly affects utilities and municipal emergency management authorities by creating a legal pathway for this data sharing while adding privacy protections. This amends existing law (RSA 363:38) to permit the disclosure specifically for emergency planning, not for general use or billing.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires security safeguards and customer consent for utility data sharing, directly protecting customer privacy in emergency contexts per data privacy indicators.90% confidence
Margaret Drye (R) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1252: requiring the department of safety to only administer tests for commercial driver's licenses in English and prohibiting the assistance of an interpreter during such tests.

HB 1252 requires New Hampshire's Department of Motor Vehicles to administer commercial driver's license (CDL) skills tests only in English, prohibiting the use of interpreters during these practical driving tests. It directly affects individuals applying for CDLs in New Hampshire who must understand and respond to examiner instructions in English. The bill codifies existing federal requirements (49 C.F.R. part 383) into state law, specifying that neither applicants nor examiners may communicate in any language other than English during the skills test. This applies specifically to the driving test portion, not the written knowledge exam.
Ted Gorski (R) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 667: relative to the assault of emergency room personnel.

SB 667 amends New Hampshire assault laws to specifically address violence against emergency room personnel. It adds new provisions making it a first-degree assault (RSA 631:1, I(e)) to knowingly cause serious bodily injury to ER staff acting in their duties, and a second-degree assault (RSA 631:2, I(g)) to knowingly cause bodily injury to them. The bill defines "emergency room personnel" broadly to include all hospital ER staff and volunteers providing public services, such as doctors, nurses, clerks, technicians, students, and volunteers. This law directly affects individuals who assault ER workers and increases penalties for such acts by classifying them as specific assault offenses. The bill is scheduled to take effect January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for assaulting ER personnel, strengthening legal protections for healthcare workers within criminal justice framework.90% confidence
Tim McGough (R) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 670: establishing a developmental services oversight commission; relative to reporting requirements regarding the death of a child in residential care; and relative to the registry of founded reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.

SB 670 establishes a Developmental Services Oversight Commission to monitor health and safety for individuals receiving home and community-based developmental services in New Hampshire. The commission, composed of 15 members including legislative representatives, agency staff, service providers, parents, and people receiving services, will review data from the Department of Health and Human Services and make recommendations to improve outcomes. Key duties include analyzing satisfaction surveys, training requirements, licensing data, and waiver performance measures, with annual reports due starting November 2026. The bill also creates a new $52,000 position to support the commission and amends related reporting requirements for vulnerable adult fatality reviews and child deaths in residential care.
David Rochefort (R) · 8 co-sponsors
signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 663: creating a Medicaid methodology working group within the department of health and human services.

SB 663 creates a working group within New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services to study Medicaid reimbursement rates for nursing homes. The group, including state officials and healthcare associations, will examine issues like access to care, staffing needs, infrastructure costs, and fair rate adjustments during ownership changes. It also allocates $5 million for a one-time payment to licensed nursing facilities serving Medicaid patients that saw their daily reimbursement rates drop below 95% of 2025 rates as of January 1, 2026. The working group must submit recommendations by December 2026, with the department having sole discretion over distributing the funds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $5 million for nursing facilities serving Medicaid patients, increasing direct funding for public healthcare services under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $5M to nursing facilities with reduced Medicaid reimbursement rates and creates working group to study fair rate adjustments, directly supporting healthcare funding stability for providers.95% confidence
Cindy Rosenwald (D) · 15 co-sponsors
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