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Bill Hearings for Week of March 16, 2026

  • These are the most liberty-critical hearings for the week
  • Click on the bill number to read the bill.
  • Click on the committee name to email the committee your thoughts.

Of the 23 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 2 and opposition of 2 with 3 being of interest.
Of the 44 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 8 and opposition of 2 with 3 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Support HB1792 prohibiting school districts and personnel from the instruction of critical race theory and LGBTQ+ ideologies in schools as well as establishing a private right of action for violations. Education Tue 3/17 9:15 AM SL Room Map Room This bill prohibits the teaching of certain pedagogies in public schools, including but not limited to critical race theory, LGBTQ+ ideologies, identity based ideologies, and Marxist analyses. The bill also creates a private right of action for parents and students who are aggrieved by a school violating these provisions.
Support HB1267 prohibiting school district attorneys and non-school personnel from questioning students without their parent or guardian present. Education Tue 3/17 10:00 AM SL Room Map Room This bill requires school boards to develop and adopt a policy to prevent the questioning of minor students by non-school employees and certain school employees without prior written permission of the parents or guardians, and such policy shall require that an adult student be asked if they want their parents or guardians notified before any such questioning.
Oppose SB409 relative to the penalties for the offense of disobeying an officer. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Wed 3/18 10:00 AM GP Room 159 This bill amends the penalties for the offense of disobeying an officer. This bill is a request of the department of safety.
Of Interest SB411 relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Wed 3/18 11:00 AM GP Room 159 This bill modifies the process for creating an inventory concerning the execution of a search warrant. This bill is a request of the department of safety.
Of Interest SB461 relative to the definition of hemp. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Wed 3/18 12:00 PM GP Room 159 This bill includes the total tetrahydrocannabinol concentration in the definition of hemp.
Support SB521 relative to unauthorized camping on private property. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Wed 3/18 12:30 PM GP Room 159 This bill prohibits camping without permission on another’s private property and adds penalties for such violations.
Support HB1134 relative to the town meeting form of local governance. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Wed 3/18 1:00 PM SH Room 103 This bill determines the order in which total appropriations in warrant articles accumulate for purposes of determining when a warrant article will trigger an override vote of a local tax or budget cap.
Support HB1135 prohibiting the acquisition of prescriptive rights in private roads through adverse use. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Wed 3/18 1:10 PM SH Room 103 This bill prohibits acquiring of rights in private roads, ways, driveways, or trails through adverse use.
Support HB1233 relative to the minutes of non-public sessions. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Wed 3/18 1:20 PM SH Room 103 This bill modifies the right-to-know law by requiring that the only minutes or decisions withheld from public disclosure are those portions covered by the motion to enter nonpublic session. The bill also adds start times and end times in the list of nonpublic session minutes available under the right-to-know law.
Of Interest HB1511 relative to the membership of the agriculture in the classroom committee. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 3/18 9:50 AM SH Room 103 This bill removes a representative of the Granite State Dairy Promotion from the agriculture in the classroom committee.
Of Interest CACR13 relating to registers of probate.
Providing that the office of register of probate and all references to such office be eliminated.
Executive Departments and Administration Wed 3/18 10:00 AM SH Room 103 This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution amends the constitution to delete the position of register of probate and all references to the position of register of probate.
Support SB402 eliminating certain non-compete agreements for physician associates. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 3/18 10:10 AM GP Room 231 This bill eliminates certain non-compete agreements for physician associates.
Of Interest SB489 (New Title) altering the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals. Executive Departments and Administration Wed 3/18 11:30 AM GP Room 231 This bill alters the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals.
Oppose HB257 (New Title) relative to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent. Children and Family Law Thu 3/19 9:40 AM SH Room 100 This bill amends the mental state applicable to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent.
Support HB1460 prohibiting the sale of location and other sensitive data regarding children. Children and Family Law Thu 3/19 10:00 AM SH Room 100 This bill prohibits the sale of the location and other sensitive data regarding children.
Support HB1225 relative to the definition of adjusted gross income with respect to child support guidelines. Children and Family Law Thu 3/19 10:10 AM SH Room 100 This bill adds additional tax obligations that are subtracted when calculating “adjusted gross income” for child support obligations.
Oppose HB1228 relative to the enforcement of alimony orders. Children and Family Law Thu 3/19 10:20 AM SH Room 100 This bill requires that orders for the payment of past due amounts of alimony shall be enforced according to their terms unless modified by an agreement or statute.
Support HB1229 relative to waivers of alimony. Children and Family Law Thu 3/19 10:30 AM SH Room 100 This bill requires waivers of alimony to be enforced unless the waiver is found invalid.
Of Interest HB1730 (New Title) enhancing the level of offense for certain sexual offenses. Judiciary Thu 3/19 1:20 PM SH Room 100 This bill reclassifies as felonies certain sexual assault conduct related to engaging in sexual contact or penetration with a person over whom the defendant had certain authority by virtue of their role in a correctional institution, the secure psychiatric unit, or a juvenile detention facility, or their role as an adult or juvenile probation or parole officer.
Oppose SB467 relative to the penalty for certain fentanyl-related offenses and establishing a mandatory minimum sentence for the crime of distribution of a controlled drug with death resulting. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Fri 3/20 10:00 AM GP Room 159 This bill: I. Adds mandatory minimum sentences for certain fentanyl-related offenses. II. Sets a mandatory minimum sentence for the crime of distribution of a controlled drug with death resulting.

Bill Hearings for Week of March 09, 2026

  • These are the most liberty-critical hearings for the week
  • Click on the bill number to read the bill.
  • Click on the committee name to email the committee your thoughts.

Of the 4 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 1 and opposition of 0 with 0 being of interest.
Of the 34 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 7 and opposition of 2 with 0 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Support CACR12 relating to voting on broad-based taxes.
Providing that a supermajority vote of the general court shall be required to enact any broad-bases taxes.
Ways and Means Mon 3/9 10:45 AM GP Room 159 This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution would amend the constitution to require a supermajority vote of the general court before any broad-based taxes are enacted.
Support HB1792 prohibiting school districts and personnel from the instruction of critical race theory and LGBTQ+ ideologies in schools as well as establishing a private right of action for violations. Education Tue 3/10 10:30 AM SL Room Map Room This bill prohibits the teaching of certain pedagogies in public schools, including but not limited to critical race theory, LGBTQ+ ideologies, identity based ideologies, and Marxist analyses. The bill also creates a private right of action for parents and students who are aggrieved by a school violating these provisions.
Support HB1199 (New Title) enabling the fish and game department to create a permit and fee for the use of fish and game staff by other state agencies and departments. Energy and Natural Resources Tue 3/10 9:00 AM SH Room 103 This bill enables the fish and game department to create a permit and fee for the use of fish and game staff by other state agencies and departments.
Support HB1697 exempting certain firearms and firearm accessories manufactured and retained in New Hampshire from federal regulation. Judiciary Tue 3/10 1:00 PM SH Room 100 This bill exempts certain firearms and firearm accessories manufactured and retained in New Hampshire from federal regulation.
Support HB1365 relative to applications for licenses to carry a loaded pistol or revolver. Judiciary Tue 3/10 1:15 PM SH Room 100 This bill prohibits pistol/revolver license application forms from requesting employment, personal references, or record disclosure information beyond what was required on the December 2009 version of form DSSP 85.
Support HB609 relative to the general court’s authority over the sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting, taxation, and other matter pertaining to firearms, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray devices, knives and other self-defense tools. Judiciary Tue 3/10 1:30 PM SH Room 100 This bill provides that the general court has authority and jurisdiction over the regulation of firearms, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray devices, knives and other self-defense tools.
Support HB206 relative to government agent entries into secured premises. Judiciary Tue 3/10 2:00 PM SH Room 100 This bill establishes requirements for when a government agent may enter a secured premises without a warrant.
Support SB504 relative to the practice of pharmacy and the dispensing of certain medications by pharmacists. Health and Human Services Wed 3/11 9:00 AM SH Room 100 This bill: I. Authorizes the dispensing of up to a 30-day supply of noncontrolled oral anti-cancer medication by a licensed health care professional legally authorized to prescribe and administer medications to a patient under a provider’s care or supervision subject to certain conditions. II. Amends the display requirements of certain licenses and permits. III. Authorizes licensed advanced pharmacy technicians to engage in remote processing. IV. Removes the requirement that a pharmacist’s name or initials be on a label affixed to any controlled drug or prescription issued. V. Amends the definition of the “practice of pharmacy.” VI. Removes certain authority of the board of pharmacy with respect to the regulation of collaborative pharmacy practice agreements.
Oppose SB607 relative to short-term, limited duration health insurance policies Health and Human Services Wed 3/11 9:30 AM SH Room 100 This bill prevents short-term, limited duration health insurance policies from being issued for a period longer than federal laws or regulations permit.
Oppose SB520 relative to breast surgeries for minors. Health and Human Services Wed 3/11 10:00 AM SH Room 100 This bill permits a physician to perform breast surgery on a minor if the procedure is at the election of the minor in consultation with her primary care physician.

Bill Hearings for Week of March 02, 2026

  • These are the most liberty-critical hearings for the week
  • Click on the bill number to read the bill.
  • Click on the committee name to email the committee your thoughts.

Of the 3 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 0 and opposition of 1 with 1 being of interest.
Of the 20 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 3 and opposition of 1 with 1 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Support HB709 allowing parents or guardians to admit their children into any school district where they pay any property or school district taxes. Education Tue 3/3 10:00 AM SL Room Map Room This bill allows parents or guardians to admit their children into any school district where they pay any property tax or school district taxes.
Of Interest HB244 updating and recodifying the municipal enforcement of the building and fire code. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Tue 3/3 9:45 AM SH Room 122-123 This bill reorganizes the state building and fire code by repealing it from certain parts of the RSA and reenacting it with some modifications to another part of the RSA. This bill makes some grammar and spelling corrections.
Support HB173 relative to maintaining the purpose of a petitioned warrant article. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Tue 3/3 10:00 AM SH Room 122-123 This bill prevents warrant articles from being amended to change their purpose.
Oppose HB1075 classifying recreational vehicles as a motor vehicle in the context of new vehicle arbitration proceedings. Transportation Tue 3/3 10:00 AM GP Room 234 This bill classifies recreational vehicles as a motor vehicle in the context of new vehicle arbitration proceedings.
Of Interest HB1252 requiring the department of motor vehicles to only administer the skills test for commercial driver’s licenses in English and prohibiting the support of an interpreter for the administration of the skills test for commercial driver’s licenses. Transportation Tue 3/3 10:20 AM GP Room 234 This bill codifies the recent enforcement of a federal requirement that the administration of the skills test for commercial driver’s licenses only be conducted in English, and that interpreters are not permitted for the administration of the skills test.
Support SB453 authorizing advanced practice registered nurses and physician associates to make certain certifications. Health and Human Services Wed 3/4 9:45 AM SH Room 100 This bill adds advanced practice registered nurses and physician associates as medical professionals who can: I. Document a lasting medical necessity, which allows for a vehicle equipment waiver for persons with disabilities to be granted for 4 years instead of 2 years; and II. Exempt a child from certain required immunizations if they find that the immunization may be detrimental to the child’s health.
Oppose SB613 relative to licensing requirements for health care facilities established within a 15 mile radius of a critical access hospital. Health and Human Services Wed 3/4 10:00 AM SH Room 100 This bill requires a health care facility to provide certified, written notice to a critical access hospital if the facility will be located within a 15 mile radius of the critical access hospital.

Bill Hearings for Week of February 23, 2026

  • These are the most liberty-critical hearings for the week
  • Click on the bill number to read the bill.
  • Click on the committee name to email the committee your thoughts.

Of the 32 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 13 and opposition of 2 with 3 being of interest.
There are no hearings in the Senate this week.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Support HB1804 consolidating school administrative units, making chief school administrator jobs an elected position, and defining education roles. Education Policy and Administration Mon 2/23 1:00 PM GP Room 232 This bill: I. Consolidates the authority and duties of school administrative units. II. Empowers school boards to develop, evaluate, and implement school curriculums. III. Makes chief school administrators elected officials.
Of Interest HB1790 relative to involuntary admissions for certain individuals with a substance use disorder. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Mon 2/23 9:00 AM GP Room 158 This bill includes substance use disorder in the definition of mental illness for the purpose of evaluating whether a person may be involuntary admitted.
Support HB1071 repealing immunity afforded health care facilities when following directives adopted in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Mon 2/23 11:00 AM GP Room 158 This bill repeals immunity afforded health care facilities when following directives adopted in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Support HB1706 repealing the refugee resettlement program in the department of health and human services and prohibiting expenditure of state funds on refugee resettlement. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Mon 2/23 1:00 PM GP Room 158 This bill repeals the refugee resettlement program in the department of health and human services and prohibits expenditure of state funds on refugee resettlement.
Support HB1241 relative to the calculation of income for purposes of support orders in divorce proceedings. Children and Family Law Tue 2/24 10:00 AM GP Room 230 This bill amends the definition of gross income for purposes of support orders in divorce proceedings, and prohibits gross income calculations from using overtime compensation, secondary employment earnings, or other income derived from sources outside of primary employment.
Support HB1378 relative to parental access to a minor child’s electronic medical records. Children and Family Law Tue 2/24 11:00 AM GP Room 230 This bill provides parents of minor children full access to their minor children’s medical record except under certain circumstances.
Support HB1565 relative to the penalty for false reports of suspected abuse and neglect made to the division for children, youth, and families. Children and Family Law Tue 2/24 1:30 PM GP Room 230 This bill provides that reports of suspected abuse and neglect may include the name of the person making the report and that a person who makes a false report maliciously or with the intent to cause harm shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The bill also creates a private right of action for civil damages against a person who makes a false report of suspected abuse or neglect.
Support HB1757 prohibiting the remedy of alimony for marriages that existed for six years or less. Children and Family Law Tue 2/24 2:00 PM GP Room 230 This bill prohibits a court from ordering alimony for marriages that lasted 6 years or less.
Support HB1305 enabling the use of telehealth to deliver veterinary care. Environment and Agriculture Tue 2/24 11:00 AM GP Room 153 This bill enables the use of telehealth to deliver veterinary care.
Support HB1117 relative to the right of licensed health care providers to freely communicate with patients, colleagues, and the public about medical information, emerging therapies, and treatment options. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 2/25 9:30 AM GP Room 158 This bill provides that a health care provider shall not be subject to disciplinary action, professional sanction, or civil or criminal liability for communicating with a patient, another provider, or the public about emerging medical research, experimental treatments, innovative therapies, or off-label uses of medications, provided the communication is made in good faith and not knowingly false or misleading.
Of Interest HB1449 limiting times vaccine clinics may operate at schools and requiring parents or legal guardians to be present with their child during the administration of vaccinations at such a clinic. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 2/25 10:30 AM GP Room 158 This bill prohibits the operation of a vaccination clinic at schools during school hours and requires the parent or legal guardian of a child be present during the administration of any vaccination to their child at such a clinic.
Support HB1797 relative to eligibility for public assistance, including the New Hampshire employment program, family assistance program, and SNAP. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 2/25 1:00 PM GP Room 158 This bill: I. Directs the department of health and human services to submit a waiver to the United States Department of Agriculture to prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks with SNAP benefits. II. Strengthens work requirements for SNAP eligibility. III. Directs the department of health and human services to enter into data-sharing agreements with other state agencies to verify SNAP benefit eligibility. IV. Directs the department to verify eligibility of enrollees that make exclusively out-of-state purchases. V. Prohibits the department from using their discretion to set more lenient standards for SNAP eligibility or exemptions than those outlined in federal law.
Oppose HB1456 repealing the legislature’s declaration of authority over public education. Judiciary Wed 2/25 10:30 AM GP Room 230 This bill repeals the legislature’s declaration of authority over public education.
Of Interest HB1489 relative to interstate depositions and discovery. Judiciary Wed 2/25 11:00 AM GP Room 230 This bill makes changes to the appointment of deposition commissioners and the uniform foreign depositions law.
Support HB1591 relative to the release of escrowed funds by the judicial branch. Judiciary Wed 2/25 1:30 PM GP Room 230 This bill requires the release of escrowed funds by the judicial branch upon receipt of a final order, and provides for penalties for noncompliance.
Oppose HB1593 relative to nondiscrimination due to disability. Judiciary Wed 2/25 2:00 PM GP Room 230 This bill codifies the language of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on disability by recipients and providers of state or federal financial assistance. The bill also codifies remedies available under section 505, which includes reasonable attorneys’ fees for certain prevailing parties.
Support HB1611 relative to the taking of private property. Judiciary Fri 2/27 9:00 AM GP Room 230 This bill modifies the state’s authority to seize privately owned property during a declared emergency by limiting applicable circumstances, specifying procedural requirements, mandating documentation, and revising compensation provisions.
Support HR41 instructing the house of representatives to investigate whether grounds exist to impeach Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill. Judiciary Fri 2/27 9:30 AM GP Room 230 This resolution instructs the house of representatives to investigate whether grounds exist to impeach Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill.

Bill Hearings for Week of February 16, 2026

  • These are the most liberty-critical hearings for the week
  • Click on the bill number to read the bill.
  • Click on the committee name to email the committee your thoughts.

Of the 60 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 12 and opposition of 4 with 5 being of interest.
Of the 40 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 8 and opposition of 3 with 3 being of interest.

Position Bill Title Committee Day Time Room State Analysis
Support HB206 relative to government agent entries into secured premises. Judiciary Tue 2/17 2:10 PM SH Room 100 This bill establishes requirements for when a government agent may enter a secured premises without a warrant.
Support HB1039 relative to the contents of parenting plans. Children and Family Law Tue 2/17 10:00 AM GP Room 230 This bill enables a parenting plan to include provisions relative to the sharing of a child’s image on social media.
Support HB1206 clarifying the equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division. Children and Family Law Tue 2/17 10:30 AM GP Room 230 This bill clarifies the equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division (now the circuit court, family division).
Support HB1643 relative to the report of a guardian ad litem. Children and Family Law Tue 2/17 1:30 PM GP Room 230 This bill removes the authority of the court to request that the guardian ad litem’s report propose an allocation of decision-making responsibility; a parenting plan; or a specific parenting schedule.
Support HB1687 removing the power of courts within the judicial branch family division to issue criminal determinations, judgments, and penalties. Children and Family Law Tue 2/17 2:00 PM GP Room 230 This bill restricts the jurisdiction of courts within the judicial branch family division to not be able to issue any criminal determinations, judgments, or penalties relative to matters which they may preside over.
Support HB1770 relative to the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities and establishing a presumption of equal parenting time. Children and Family Law Tue 2/17 2:30 PM GP Room 230 This bill: I. Replaces the discretionary best-interest standard in RSA 461-A:2 with a constitutional presumption of equal parenting time. II. Defines equal parenting as a 50/50 overnight split with limited deviation. III. Establishes strict scrutiny for any reduction in a fit parentโ€™s time. IV. Limits rebuttal to clear and convincing evidence of specific harm under RSA 170-C:5.
Oppose SB669 relative to on-premises licenses for licensed barbershops and salons. Commerce Tue 2/17 10:00 AM SH Room 100 This increases the fee for an on-premises license for barbershops and salons, requires the liquor commission to inspect such licensees, and requires the liquor commission to make an annual report to the legislature regarding the issuance of licenses and the number and type of violations which occurred.
Of Interest HB529 relative to the liquor commission. Commerce Tue 2/17 10:15 AM SH Room 100 This bill allows on-premises licensees to deliver liquor to customers who order a meal for home delivery. This bill also restores penalties for overserving of liquor by licensees
Support HB1168 relative to employer documentation requirements. Commerce Tue 2/17 10:30 AM SH Room 100 This bill extends the time an employer has to file objections to a wage claim from 10 days to 30 days after receiving notice of the claim.
Of Interest SB431 relative to violations of the prohibition on teaching discrimination. Education Tue 2/17 10:15 AM SL Room Map Room This bill adds mental state, or mens rea, as an element to the prohibition on teaching discrimination.
Of Interest HB1272 providing that each candidate’s party affiliation be printed on the town or school district ballot. Election Law Tue 2/17 11:20 AM GP Room 158 This bill provides that each candidate’s party affiliation be printed on the town or school district ballot.
Support HB463 relative to the composition of the board of recount in elections for the select board and for the school board. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Tue 2/17 9:45 AM SH Room 122-123 This bill prohibits candidates for the select board and the school board from sitting on a board of recount in an election where such candidate is on the ballot.
Support HB365 relative to proof of United States citizenship for indigent voters. Election Law and Municipal Affairs Tue 2/17 10:00 AM SH Room 122-123 This bill provides a procedure for local election officials and the secretary of state to verify the citizenship of a voter who does not have documentary proof of citizenship. This bill also creates a voucher program for local election officials to give to indigent voters who cannot afford the cost of obtaining a birth certificate, requires the secretary of state to reimburse the municipality for the issuance of such vouchers, and makes an appropriation therefor.
Support HB1488 relative to rabies vaccines for animals. Environment and Agriculture Tue 2/17 3:00 PM GP Room 153 This bill enables a veterinarian to make an exemption from the rabies vaccine for animals after performing certain testing.
Support HB104 relative to requiring an official declaration of war for the activation of the New Hampshire national guard in a foreign state. Finance Tue 2/17 1:40 PM SH Room 103 This bill limits the activation of the New Hampshire national guard to only those times where the United States Congress has passed an official action pursuant to Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.
Oppose HB1026 relative to the definition of manufactured housing. Housing Tue 2/17 9:00 AM GP Room 231 This bill clarifies that municipalities may prohibit accessory dwelling units with manufactured housing, and it specifies that manufactured housing does not include accessory dwelling units.
Oppose HB1654 requiring a property owner to pay all taxes or charges on their property prior to being issued certain building or occupancy permits. Housing Tue 2/17 11:00 AM GP Room 231 This bill requires a property owner to pay all taxes or charges on their property prior to being issued certain building or occupancy permits.
Support HB1681 relative to the definition, inspection, and local approval of tiny houses and yurts as innovative housing structures. Housing Tue 2/17 1:00 PM GP Room 231 This bill establishes standards for innovative housing structures such as tiny houses, tiny houses on wheels, and yurts, allowing their use as single-family or accessory dwellings, setting inspection and permitting requirements, authorizing municipal property tax assessments, regulating transport, and permitting grey water disposal systems.
Support HB1652 relative to expedited permitting and third-party inspections for residential and minor home improvements. Housing Tue 2/17 2:00 PM GP Room 231 This bill: I. Clarifies procedures and requirements for third-party building inspections and approvals. II. Defines “minor home improvement.” III. Sets new insurance limits for approved agencies. IV. Allows expedited review using software for minor projects.
Support HB54 allowing alternative treatment centers to operate for-profit. Judiciary Tue 2/17 1:40 PM SH Room 100 This bill allows alternative treatment centers to operate for-profit.
Oppose SB657 relative to the oversight of artificial intelligence. Judiciary Tue 2/17 1:50 PM SH Room 100 This bill: I. Establishes an artificial intelligence oversight position with the department of justice. II. Creates a civil right of action for certain uses of artificial intelligence. III. Creates a study commission to oversee the use of artificial intelligence in the state.
Of Interest SB667 relative to the assault of emergency room personnel. Judiciary Tue 2/17 2:00 PM SH Room 100 This bill establishes felony-level offenses for the assault of emergency room personnel.
Of Interest HB1222 relative to prohibiting all obstructions to public crosswalks. Transportation Tue 2/17 10:40 AM GP Room 234 This bill prohibits obstruction of public crosswalks, defines qualifying conduct, exempts emergency and authorized closures, and establishes fines for violations.
Support HB1350 relative to antique motor vehicles. Transportation Tue 2/17 1:10 PM SH Room 122-123 This bill revises the definition of antique motor vehicle to provide that the vehicle is not maintained for primary transportation use.
Oppose HB1680 relative to intercity bus service and public transportation funding. Transportation Tue 2/17 1:20 PM GP Room 234 This bill requires the department of transportation to take steps to improve Boston express bus service and to prepare a report regarding such service.
Support HB392 (New Title) directing the dissolution of the department of health and human services’ office of
health access and the department of environmental services’ functions for environmental justice.
Executive Departments and Administration Wed 2/18 9:40 AM SH Room 103 This bill directs the dissolution of the department of health and human services’ office of health access and the department of environmental services’ functions for environmental justice, and requires certain programs administered by the office of health access to be transferred to other divisions or offices.
Oppose SB664 limiting hospital executive compensation in communities designated as distressed place-based economies under certain circumstances. Health and Human Services Wed 2/18 9:15 AM SH Room 100 This bill provides that any hospital located in an economically distressed community that conducts a workforce reduction affecting more than 10 employees in a single department within a specified period shall be subject to a temporary freeze on certain executive compensation. The bill provides for enforcement by the charitable trusts unit of the department of justice.
Oppose HB1070 relative to the involuntary emergency admission process. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 2/18 11:00 AM GP Room 158 This bill provides that an individual may be transported by ambulance for psychiatric evaluation to determine whether the individual should be hospitalized under an involuntary emergency admission petition.
Support HB1249 authorizing pharmacists to provide certain medical devices associated with prescribed medication. Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Wed 2/18 1:00 PM GP Room 158 This bill amends the definition of the practice of pharmacy under RSA 318 and authorizes pharmacists to prescribe certain prescription devices necessary for the appropriate delivery or administration of a prescribed drug.
Support HB1268 modifying definitions and requirements relative to home education programs. Education Policy and Administration Fri 2/20 10:05 AM GP Room 232 This bill adds definitions to the chapter pertaining to home education programs and removes certain notification and assessment requirements for parents teaching their children through a home education program.
Support CACR24 relating to the right to educate children.
Providing that parents and guardians have a right to direct the education of their children.
Education Policy and Administration Fri 2/20 1:00 PM GP Room 232 This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution amends the constitution to include a right for parents and legal guardians to direct the education of their children.
Of Interest HB1217 permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances. Judiciary Fri 2/20 10:00 AM GP Room 231 This bill permits the public and private classification of individuals based on biological sex in multi-user lavatory facilities and in athletic competitions where biological males have a competitive advantage. The bill also establishes that these forms of separation based on biological sex do not qualify as discrimination.
Of Interest HB1299 permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances and establishing that certain biological sex distinctions do not qualify as discrimination. Judiciary Fri 2/20 10:30 AM GP Room 231 This bill permits the public and private classification of individuals based on biological sex in multi-user facilities, athletic and sporting competitions, and correctional and treatment facilities. The bill also establishes that these forms of separation based on biological sex do not qualify as discrimination.
Of Interest HB1447 restricting the use of certain public and private facilities on the basis of sex and establishing that such restriction does not qualify as discrimination. Judiciary Fri 2/20 11:30 AM GP Room 231 This bill: I. Defines the term “sex” within statutory construction. II. Requires the state of New Hampshire and all political subdivisions of the state to adopt policies that classify the use of restrooms, locker rooms, changing areas, and sleeping quarters by sex. III. Authorizes private entities to adopt the same policies relative to biological sex, and establishes that all public or private policies adopted pursuant to the section shall not constitute discrimination.
Support HB1422 relative to the time to petition for a new trial. Judiciary Fri 2/20 2:30 PM GP Room 231 This bill allows additional time to petition for a new trial in certain circumstances.