NH Bill Summaries
New Hampshire legislators have requested hundreds of bills for 2023. 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. We will continue to update this page as more bill texts are published.
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| Bill Number | Became Law? | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB 25 (2023) | Active | Budget bill for capital improvements |
| HB 250 (2023) | Active | Increase benefit to family after accidental death of firefighter, police |
| HB 251 (2023) | Active | Require estimated total cost of Renewable Portfolio Standards on electric bills |
| HB 252 (2023) | Active | Exempt farms from noise limits |
| HB 253 (2023) | Active | Study extended producer responsibility |
| HB 254 (2023) | No | Allow remote participation in public meetings |
| HB 255 (2023) | Active | Campaign donation limits for LLC members |
| HB 256 (2023) | No | Prohibit towns from blocking use of public spaces based on speech |
| HB 257 (2023) | Active | Allows for an incumbent telephone utility to be relieved of its carrier… |
| HB 258 (2023) | No | Exempt animal chiropractors from vet licensure |
| HB 259 (2023) | No | Study whether working the polls should be mandatory, like jury duty |
| HB 260 (2023) | No | Fine for driving with an animal |
| HB 261 (2023) | Active | Let tenants break leases for domestic violence, disability |
| HB 262 (2023) | Yes | Adds naturopathic doctors to the definition of "licensed medical… |
| HB 263 (2023) | No | Notify customer generators when utilities claim them for Renewable Portfolio Standards |
| HB 264 (2023) | Active | Allow sex change on birth certificates without court order |
| HB 265 (2023) | No | Allow community revitalization tax credits for installing sprinkler system |
| HB 266 (2023) | Active | Regulate hybrid and virtual public comment hearings |
| HB 267 (2023) | Active | Allow more frequent background checks in schools |
| HB 268 (2023) | Active | Requires the state to pay number plate fees for the enforcement and… |
| HB 269 (2023) | No | Establish procedure, limits for delegates to policy-making conventions |
| HB 270 (2023) | Active | Changes how Strafford county commissioners are elected, establishing… |
| HB 271 (2023) | Active | Repeal 24-week abortion ban |
| HB 272 (2023) | Active | Increase state charter school funding |
| HB 273 (2023) | No | Require composting, recycling for public housing |
