establishing state court remedies for violations of state and federal law by federal employees.
HB 1634 creates a new legal pathway in New Hampshire state courts for individuals harmed by federal employees who violate state or federal law. It allows victims to sue federal employees (including contractors working with federal agencies) in superior court, requiring proof of a violation by a "preponderance of the evidence" (more likely than not). The law mandates that winning plaintiffs receive attorney fees and requires all case documents to be public under state open records law. This bill takes effect January 1, 2027, directly affecting federal employees operating in New Hampshire and residents seeking redress for legal violations.
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failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 10, 2025
Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 9 P. 19
lower
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 29
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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