NH Bill Summaries
New Hampshire legislators vote on over 1,000 bills each year. Our analysts read every single bill and summarize it in plain language so you can easily discover what's really up for debate. Click a bill number below for more detailed information on the legislation, such as hearing dates and recent votes. Most of the information you see on a Citizens Count bill page is pulled directly from the official New Hampshire legislative database on the General Court’s website, updated daily. Click here to learn more about how we summarize and update New Hampshire bills.
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| Bill Number | Became Law? | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1027 (2026) | Active | Require local approval of conservation commission spending |
| HB 1028 (2026) | Active | Revise definition of "renewable generation facility" for PILOT agreements |
| HB 1029 (2026) | Active | Clarify that shallow gardening by hand does not trigger laws around excavation |
| HB 1030 (2026) | Active | Modify scope of practice for LPNs |
| HB 1031 (2026) | Active | Allow state candidates and officials to spend funds on security |
| HB 1032 (2026) | Active | Allow remote meeting participation due to disability |
| HB 1033 (2026) | Active | Study bill enrollment process |
| HB 1034 (2026) | Active | Prohibit firearms on school grounds, require background checks for armed guards |
| HB 1035 (2026) | Active | Add female pronouns to state law for register of deeds |
| HB 1036 (2026) | Active | Limit term alimony to 8 years |
| HB 1037 (2026) | Active | Extend OHRV Commission, add member |
| HB 1038 (2026) | Active | Study raising awareness of good Samaritan law |
| HB 1039 (2026) | Active | Allow parenting plan to include agreement on social media |
| HB 104 (2025) | Active | Require declaration of war to activate NH National Guard |
| HB 1040 (2026) | Active | Study quitclaim deeds |
| HB 1041 (2026) | Active | Allow motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors to directly compete with franchised dealers |
| HB 1042 (2026) | Active | Raise credit limit for NH Business Finance Authority |
| HB 1043 (2026) | Active | Let employers set own policy on minimum hours of paid work per shift |
| HB 1044 (2026) | Active | Require county convention members from a commissioner's district to vote on filling a vacancy |
| HB 1045 (2026) | Active | Clarify legal use of lights during nighttime hunting and recreation |
| HB 1046 (2026) | Active | Allow a person to carry a loaded firearm on a snowmobile on private property |
| HB 1047 (2026) | Active | Increase penalty for assassinating state candidate or official |
| HB 1048 (2026) | Active | Limit blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles to adults |
| HB 1049 (2026) | Active | Require locking safety device with all firearm sales, increase penalties for negligent storage of firearms |
| HB 105 (2025) | Active | Create "Love NH Lakes" license plate |