creating an exception to physical attendance and quorum requirements under the right-to-know law for individuals with disabilities and individuals caring for a household member with disabilities.
HB 1032 modifies New Hampshire's right-to-know law to allow individuals with disabilities or those caring for a disabled household member to participate in public meetings remotely without affecting quorum requirements. The bill adds a specific exception stating that such individuals, when unable to attend in person due to disability (as defined by the ADA) or caregiving responsibilities, may join meetings virtually and still count as "in person" for establishing a quorum. This change ensures their participation does not disrupt meeting legality or decision-making processes. The policy directly affects disabled residents and their caregivers who face barriers to physical attendance at public meetings. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 7, 2025
Last action Feb 27, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0495h
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Committee
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 99
lower
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 3
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Timothy Horrigan
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Gannon
RRepublican
Co
Dick Thackston
RRepublican
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