Out of SessionLast Session Day: Aug 19, 2026

The House and Senate have finished the 2026 session.

The House and Senate last met on August 19, to vote on vetoes. Some committees are studying held-over bills this fall. The legislature chosen in the November 3 election takes office on December 2.

Summary Updated: Oct 17, 2026

How the legislature’s year works: when it sits, and the deadlines a bill must meet.

Coming up

This Week Oct 19–23, 2026

Tue, Oct 20tomorrow

House Transportation10:00 AM(2 bills)Executive SessionGP 234
  • HB 1410creating a new classification for electric vehicles.
  • HB 1533relative to the use of electric bicycles and alternative electric micromobility devices.

This meeting on the House Transportation page

Wed, Oct 21in 2 days

House Children and Family Law9:30 AM–10:00 AM(2 bills)Subcommittee Work SessionExecutive SessionGP 230

9:30 AMSubcommittee Work Session

  • HB 1404establishing a study committee to study the equitable division of property in divorce proceedings.
  • HB 1779supporting the cultural background of children placed in foster care.

10:00 AMExecutive Session

  • HB 1404establishing a study committee to study the equitable division of property in divorce proceedings.
  • HB 1779supporting the cultural background of children placed in foster care.

This meeting on the House Children and Family Law page

Thu, Oct 22in 3 days

House Executive Departments and Administration10:30 AM(12 bills)Executive SessionGP 231
  • HB 1004exempting certain dwelling units from automatic sprinkler system requirements.
  • HB 1024prohibiting investments by the New Hampshire retirement system in businesses owned by a sitting president or their family.
  • HB 1052relative to qualifications for licensure as a LADC, or licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
  • HB 1261relative to the administrative procedure act.
  • HB 1271relative to third-party code review and inspection services for building permits.
  • HB 1506creating an exception to the restricted uses of artificial intelligence by state agencies.
  • HB 1585relative to environmental, social, and governance-related investment strategies by the state retirement system.
  • HB 1617relative to enhancing business development and economic investment opportunities.
  • HB 1683relative to the modification of administrative rules by the joint legislative committee on administrative rules.
  • SB 193requiring the head of each state agency to submit a strategic plan for program activities.
  • SB 425adopting the physician associate licensure compact.
  • SB 669relative to on-premises licenses for licensed barbershops and salons.

This meeting on the House Executive Departments and Administration page

Fri, Oct 23in 4 days

House Finance10:00 AM(1 bill)Executive SessionGP 230
  • HB 1710relative to procedures relating to child abduction.

This meeting on the House Finance page

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Latest Activity

  • Oct 19HB 1488 relative to rabies vaccines for animals.
    On October 19, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 10 to 1.
  • Oct 16HB 729-FN-A making an appropriation to the department of education for an attorney to recodify education laws.
    On October 16, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 0.
  • Oct 16HB 742-FN-A requiring catastrophic special education state aid funding to be drawn from the education trust fund.
    On October 16, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 9 to 6.
  • Oct 16HB 772-FN establishing a foundation opportunity budget program for funding public education.
    On October 16, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 9 to 6.
  • Oct 16HB 1288 relative to enabling school administrative units to adopt budget caps.
    On October 16, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 13 to 2.

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