HB 1211 (2026): relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations.

HB 1211 (2026)

relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations.

• Status: Referred for interim study
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
• Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
• Subject: Civil Actions

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2026, with 12 people signed in online: 9 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee held a work session on February 18, 2026. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0906h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0906h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

• Rep. Jim Kofalt (R - Hills 32) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)
• Rep. Aidan Ankarberg (I - Straf 7)
• Rep. Michael Granger (R - Straf 2)
• Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
• Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13)
• Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16)
• Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30)
• Rep. Jeremy Slottje (R - Hills 13)
• Sen. Victoria Sullivan (R - SD18)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 29, 2026, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
• February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP231
• March 3, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 159
• March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
• April 1, 2026, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
• May 7, 2026: consent calendar, Senate

Votes

• March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0906h — voice vote, passed
• May 7, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 541-A
• RSA 21

Related Bills

• SB 298-FN (2026): relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations, prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings, and establishing a committee to study the implementation and effectiveness of the mandatory statewide certification process and operational standards for recovery residences.
• SB 298-FN (2026): relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations, prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings, and establishing a committee to study the implementation and effectiveness of the mandatory statewide certification process and operational standards for recovery residences.

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• HJ 1, page 10
• HC 10, page 19
• HJ 7, page 40
• SJ 7
• SC 12
• SC 17
• SJ 11