NH Bill Summaries
New Hampshire legislators have requested hundreds of bills for 2024. 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 1588 (2024) | Active | Amend child protection, juvenile delinquency laws to cover children in special education up to age 22 |
| HB 1589 (2024) | Active | Establish Veterans Court program |
| HB 159 (2023) | No | Base default electric service rate on five-year rolling average |
| HB 1590 (2024) | No | Require health care providers to give training related to child abuse reporting |
| HB 1591 (2024) | Active | Make Liquor Commission responsible for setting fines for tobacco-related violations |
| HB 1592 (2024) | Active | Ban use of EFAs for religious education |
| HB 1593 (2024) | Active | Fund recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities |
| HB 1594 (2024) | No | End EFA eligibility if family income rises above limit |
| HB 1595 (2024) | No | Revise child support guidelines based on parenting schedule, medical support, child care expenses |
| HB 1596 (2024) | Active | Require political ads to label "deep fakes" |
| HB 1597 (2024) | No | Modify formula to calculate unemployment benefits |
| HB 1598 (2024) | Active | Report on budget requirements to protect social security, veterans benefits for children in state care |
| HB 1599 (2024) | No | Allow use of self-driving vehicle for self defense |
| HB 1600 (2024) | Active | Modify law related to municipal hosts |
| HB 1601 (2024) | No | Extend position of executive director at Prescription Drug Affordability Board |
| HB 1602 (2024) | No | Allow appeal of state agency decisions to Housing Appeals Board |
| HB 1603 (2024) | No | Prohibit local discrimination based on race or sex |
| HB 1604 (2024) | Active | Prohibit health insurance requirements for electronic records |
| HB 1605 (2024) | No | Require alternative learning programs comply with anti-discrimination laws |
| HB 1606 (2024) | No | Require universal "contact us" button on state websites |
| HB 1607 (2024) | Active | Allow "Safe Haven Baby Boxes" to surrender babies up to 61 days old |
| HB 1608 (2024) | No | Require local induction program for new teachers |
| HB 1609 (2024) | Active | Extend commission on primary care workforce |
| HB 1610 (2024) | No | Require all students to complete standardized tests |
| HB 1611 (2024) | No | Establish Child Care Workforce Fund |
