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 |
|---|---|---|
| SB 428 (2026) | Active | Increase maximum terms on electricians' board |
| SB 429 (2026) | Active | Require trauma kits in public schools |
| SB 430 (2026) | Active | Require teachers to respond to parent requests within 10 days |
| SB 431 (2026) | Active | Add "intentionally or knowingly" to state law aimed at banning critical race theory in schools |
| SB 432 (2026) | Active | Allow sunscreen application at schools, camps without doctor's note, establish skin cancer prevention education |
| SB 433 (2026) | Active | Require schools to prepare for seizures |
| SB 434 (2026) | Active | Require policies, complaint procedures for materials in schools |
| SB 435 (2026) | Active | Remove hardship requirement for zoning variances |
| SB 436 (2026) | Active | Require Zoning Board of Adjustment members to recuse for conflict of interest |
| SB 437 (2026) | Active | Require data on new voters unable to register due to lacking documentation |
| SB 438 (2026) | Active | Allow Secretary of State to use REAL ID data to verify voter citizenship |
| SB 439 (2026) | Active | Add zoning regulations for data centers |
| SB 44 (2025) | Active | Let voter request their ballot be hand-counted |
| SB 440 (2026) | Active | Modify requirements to adopt energy efficient and clean energy districts |
| SB 441 (2026) | Active | Require MOU before transporting an individual to a different municipality for shelter or treatment |
| SB 442 (2026) | Active | Revise requirements for microchip scanning at animal shelters |
| SB 443 (2026) | Active | Revise review and approval of wastewater infrastructure plans by DES |
| SB 444 (2026) | Active | Ban cosmetic product testing on animals |
| SB 445 (2026) | Active | Change appeals process for violations related to Department of Environmental Services |
| SB 446 (2026) | Active | Regulate animal care centers |
| SB 447 (2026) | Active | Allow utilities to purchase mini nuclear power, other energy law changes |
| SB 448 (2026) | Active | Increase veteran eligibility for state benefits based on discharge status, add lifetime hunting and fishing license for veterans |
| SB 449 (2026) | Active | Require large generators in net metering to consume at least 33% of their own electricity |
| SB 450 (2026) | Active | Establish pilot program for state parks passes for community mental health centers |
| SB 451 (2026) | Active | Change title of Senior Deputy Secretary of State |
