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 501 (2026) | Active | Authorize medical providers to order seclusion or restraint in emergencies |
| SB 502 (2026) | Active | Remove outdated agency references regarding Department of Energy |
| SB 503 (2026) | Active | Mandate acceptance of NH-grown lumber in state building code |
| SB 504 (2026) | Active | Revise pharmacy practice laws and dispensing authority |
| SB 505 (2026) | Active | Repeal temporary nonresident OHRV registration fee |
| SB 506 (2026) | Active | Mandate work requirements for expanded Medicaid program |
| SB 507 (2026) | Active | Cap district financial liability for students expelled for assaulting staff |
| SB 508 (2026) | Active | Streamline zoning appeals and plan revision process |
| SB 509 (2026) | Active | Prohibit municipal limits on dead-end road length if fire code compliant |
| SB 510 (2026) | Active | Require designated smoking areas on state property be out of sight/smell |
| SB 511 (2026) | Active | Cap state park fees for NH residents at half of nonresident rate |
| SB 512 (2026) | Active | Waive annulment fees for non-convictions |
| SB 513 (2026) | Active | Require owner's project manager for school building aid applications |
| SB 514 (2026) | Active | Prohibit amendment of tax cap ballot questions by legislative bodies |
| SB 515 (2026) | Active | Align juvenile treatment placement rules with federal law and adjust counsel appointment procedures |
| SB 516 (2026) | Active | Rename DHHS attorney positions and maintain counsel appointment schedule |
| SB 517 (2026) | Active | Authorize expanded free school meal eligibility, add funding for online applications |
| SB 518 (2026) | Active | Streamline approval process for energy transmission asset replacement |
| SB 519 (2026) | Active | Allow lawsuits for privacy violations by drones |
| SB 520 (2026) | Active | Allow breast surgeries for minors upon consultation with physician |
| SB 521 (2026) | Active | Prohibit unauthorized camping on private property in larger towns and cities |
| SB 522 (2026) | Active | Re-establish commission on economic impact of arts and culture |
| SB 523 (2026) | Active | Establish mandatory registration and oversight for residential builders |
| SB 524 (2026) | Active | Allow restaurants to deliver liquor with food orders |
| SB 525 (2026) | Active | Increase credit limit for Business Finance Authority |
