HB 1168
relative to employer documentation requirements.
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On the record
Quoted from the General Court bill status page, not worked out from the docket.
| Status | SIGNED BY GOVERNOR |
|---|---|
| In the House | CONCURRED |
| In the Senate | PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT |
| Introduced | 1/7/2026 |
| Floor date | 4/9/2026 |
| LSR number | 2459 |
| Chapter | 0050 |
| Local government impact | no |
| Committee code | H11 |
Where it stands
House: CONCURRED · Senate: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT
Every floor vote on this bill was a voice or division vote, so there is no record of how individual legislators voted.
A bill goes on the consent calendar when the committee vote was unanimous or nearly so, and any members who dissented did not object to placing it there. It then passes without floor debate. Ten members may file a petition to pull a bill off the consent calendar and have it debated and voted on separately.
Sponsors
Labrie, Brian(R) Hills 2, Berry, Ross(R) Hills 44, Drago, Mike(R) Rock 4, Giasson, Henry(R) Hills 29, Granger, Michael(R) Straf 2, McGough, Tim(R) Hills 11, Murphy, Keith(R) Hills 16, Warden, Mark(R) Hills 39
Prime sponsor in bold. From the General Court sponsor file.
What happened
Every action recorded in the official docket, in order. Each line ends with the journal or calendar that recorded it; where we have the document, that citation links to it.
- January 7, 2026Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- January 20, 2026Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:45 pm GP 159
- January 27, 2026Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- January 28, 2026Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/27/2026 (Vote 11-9; RC)
- January 28, 2026Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- February 5, 2026Ought to Pass: MA DV 175-162 02/05/2026
- February 5, 2026Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Commerce
- February 17, 2026Hearing: 02/17/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:30 am
- February 18, 2026Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0786s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 5, 2026Committee Amendment # 2026-0786s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0786s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026
- April 9, 2026House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-0786s (Rep. Creighton): MA VV 04/09/2026
- April 23, 2026Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026)
- April 23, 2026Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026
- May 12, 2026Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 50; eff. 07/07/2026
Votes
Roll call tallies and individual votes from the General Court roll call files. Presiding, excused and absent are shown separately: one member presides over each House roll call and does not vote except to break a tie.
Ought to Pass
Decided on a division vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0786s
Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-0786s (Rep. Creighton)
Decided on a voice vote. Only the outcome was recorded — there is no count of how any member voted.
Committee reports
Reproduced from the House Calendar in the committee’s own words.
Majority — OUGHT TO PASS
This bill is a pragmatic update to our labor laws that ensures the wage claim process is based on accuracy rather than an arbitrary race against the clock. By extending the employer response window from a rushed 10 days to a more realistic 30 days, the bill provides small businesses and local employers the necessary time to conduct thorough internal audits and gather complex payroll documentation before a legal judgment is made. This change doesn’t just benefit employers; it protects the integrity of the Department of Labor’s process by ensuring that decisions are based on complete facts rather than incomplete, hurried submissions. Ultimately, this bill maintains all existing worker protections while creating a more stable, deliberate environment for resolving financial disputes fairly for everyone involved. Vote 11-9.
Minority — INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE
Expanding the 10 day response for all wage claims goes far beyond the infrequent instance where a claim is made three years later. While these delayed claims pose a problem with retrieval of records, it is not the norm. The New Hampshire Department of Labor has a process where an extension of up to 30 days is granted when circumstances warrant. There is nothing to prevent an additional extension being considered. It is important to note that in wage claims, the claimant has the burden of proof.
Hearings and recordings
Recordings are the General Court’s own, on YouTube. Start times are estimates unless stated otherwise, and the player opens early.
- January 20, 2026 at 13:45Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services public hearing recording 3:45:36–3:50:30, about 5 min (estimated)
- January 27, 2026 at 10:00Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services executive session recording 0:14:02–0:17:02, about 3 min (estimated)
- February 5, 2026House floor debate recording (start time not identified)
- February 17, 2026 at 10:30Commerce hearing recording (start time not identified)
- March 5, 2026Senate floor debate recording (start time not identified)
- April 9, 2026House floor debate recording (start time not identified)
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