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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 414: prohibiting the division of motor vehicles from suspending a license on the basis of debt owed to a private entity related to the towing or storing of a motor vehicle.

HB 414 prohibits New Hampshire's Division of Motor Vehicles from suspending a driver's license due to unpaid fees from private towing or storage companies. It directly affects drivers who have had licenses suspended for such debts, requiring immediate reinstatement without a reinstatement fee. The bill mandates that the DMV must reinstate suspended licenses within 30 days of the law's effective date and allows drivers to renew licenses without paying a separate fee for the suspension. This change applies to all drivers affected by license suspensions related to vehicle towing or storage costs.

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 609: relative to the general court's authority over the sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting, taxation, and other matter pertaining to firearms, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray devices, knives and other self-defense tools.

HB 609 gives New Hampshire's state legislature exclusive authority to regulate firearms, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray, knives, and other self-defense tools. It overrides all existing local city or town ordinances on these items, making them void upon the bill's passage. The bill specifies that only state law can govern sales, ownership, possession, transportation, licensing, and taxation of these items, with limited exceptions for zoning rules about where businesses operate. This bill has no fiscal impact, as it does not create new costs, require funding, or change existing regulations.

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HCR 11: declaring the directives of the judicial branch in the Claremont cases that the legislative and executive branches define an "adequate education," adopt "standards of accountability," and "guarantee adequate funding" of a public education are not binding on the legislative and executive branches.

HCR 11 is a procedural resolution declaring that New Hampshire's legislative and executive branches are not bound by judicial directives from the Claremont school funding cases requiring them to define "adequate education," establish "standards of accountability," or guarantee public school funding. It asserts these court mandates violate the separation of powers outlined in the state constitution, arguing the judiciary overstepped by directing policy decisions properly within the elected branches' authority. The resolution states the legislature and governor retain sole responsibility for setting education policy, including funding levels, without judicial oversight on "adequacy" or specific implementation. As a concurrent resolution, it does not change laws but formally states the branches' position on judicial overreach.

Topics ✗ Education

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 748: establishing a local education freedom account program.

HB 748 establishes a Local Education Freedom Account (LEFA) program that allows parents of eligible students in participating school districts to receive grants from approved scholarship organizations for educational expenses. Eligible students include those attending public or charter schools, kindergarten students, or those receiving home education, who are aged 5-20 and not high school graduates. The program provides grants equal to twice the standard per-pupil education funding (approximately $8,531 for base aid), which can be used for tuition, textbooks, tutoring, transportation, online learning, and educational therapies. School districts must adopt the program through a 3/5 majority vote at a school meeting, and participating students remain counted in their district's enrollment for funding purposes.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 652: abolishing the family division, creating the office of family mediation, and reassigning the jurisdiction of the family division.

HB 652 abolishes the family division of the circuit court and creates a new Office of Family Mediation to handle family-related cases through voluntary mediation. The bill reassigns jurisdiction for divorce, child custody, support, and paternity cases to this new office, where parties may choose to use mediation services before going to court. If mediation does not fully resolve all issues, the unresolved matters would be referred to the superior court for adjudication. The bill also amends various statutes to remove references to the "family division" and update jurisdictional assignments.

died · New Hampshire · Senate Aug 20, 2026

SB 101: authorizing parents to enroll their children in any public school in the state.

This bill allows New Hampshire parents to enroll their children in any public school in the state, regardless of where the family lives. It removes the requirement that children attend the school assigned to their resident district and makes all public schools "open enrollment" schools. The bill requires school districts to post school capacity information online, report on transfer applications, and establish policies for student transfers. Funding for students transferring to a different district will be based on the resident district's average cost per pupil, with potential additional costs borne by parents. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Education

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1067: relative to the mental health courts.

HB 1067 establishes a state grant program to fund new mental health courts in New Hampshire, requiring counties, districts, or non-profits to apply through a standardized process managed by the judicial branch's Office of the Statewide Treatment Courts. The bill revises mental health court procedures to allow judges to dismiss charges or withhold prosecution upon successful completion of treatment programs, while mandating risk and clinical assessments for participants. It requires the judicial branch to develop application standards, track outcomes like recidivism, and provide training to ensure program effectiveness. The goal is to reduce incarceration costs and improve treatment access for individuals with mental illness through structured court interventions.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1572: relative to licensure as a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor.

HB 1572 modifies licensing requirements for three professions in New Hampshire: master licensed alcohol and drug counselors, recreational therapists, and speech-language assistants. It adds a new education path requiring 60 hours of graduate coursework (in fields like clinical psychology or social work) plus five years of existing New Hampshire licensure for alcohol/drug counselors. For recreational therapists, it specifies that a baccalaureate degree must include "therapeutic recreation" as a major. Speech-language assistants can now qualify with an accredited associate's degree program equivalent to a speech-language pathology program. These changes directly affect individuals seeking or renewing licenses in these occupations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1822: relative to reporting of civil immigration detentions by state, county, and local law enforcement and correctional facilities.

HB 1822 requires state, county, and local law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities to submit semi-annual reports to the Attorney General about individuals detained for civil immigration violations (including under immigration detainers or federal 287(g) agreements). Reports must include the number of people detained and the length of each detention, with the first reports due December 31, 2026. The Attorney General must then summarize this data in a semi-annual report to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker, starting February 1, 2027. The bill imposes no new funding but notes potential administrative costs for the Attorney General’s office.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1403: relative to credentials for the position of school business administrator.

HB 1403 establishes new certification requirements for school business administrators in New Hampshire. To qualify, candidates must either complete a state-approved business administration program (at bachelor's or master's level) or hold a business degree with equivalent experience and a professional development plan. They must submit documentation including work history, education records, and three professional references to the bureau of credentialing. The bill specifies required skills in key areas like financial management, human resources, and legal compliance for school business operations. This directly affects all individuals seeking certification for the position in New Hampshire school districts.

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1721: relative to limiting new system enrollment and adjusting compliance payments under the renewable portfolio standard program.

HB 1721 limits new renewable energy system enrollment under New Hampshire's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) program. It prohibits any new systems from joining after a six-month window following its effective date (July 1, 2026), restricting eligibility to systems operational before 2026. The bill caps renewable energy certificate (REC) eligibility at 20 years per system, with existing systems already over 15 years receiving up to five additional years of credits. It also requires the Department of Energy to annually reduce Alternative Compliance Payments (ACPs) as the number of eligible systems declines, directly affecting future RPS program funding.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1418: setting a minimum affirmative vote for new or expanded spending for SB 2 towns.

HB 1418 requires that in towns and school districts using the official ballot referendum system (SB 2 towns), any new or expanded spending proposal - such as a town operating budget or school district appropriation - must meet two conditions to pass: at least 15% of registered voters must cast ballots on the proposal, and a majority of those voting must approve it. This applies specifically to municipalities that have adopted the official ballot meeting format under RSA 40:13. The bill does not change spending amounts but sets a minimum voter participation and approval threshold for budget decisions. It takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes