HB 1489 (2026): relative to interstate depositions and discovery.
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HB 1489 (2026)
relative to interstate depositions and discovery.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Civil Actions
- Chapter law: 172
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 2026, with 4 people signed in online: 2 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 25, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 2026, making it Chapter 172 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Paul Berch (D - Ches 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
- February 25, 2026, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- April 21, 2026, 1:10 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- May 7, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- February 25, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/25/2026 11:00 am GP 230
- February 25, 2026: Executive Session: 02/25/2026 11:00 am GP 230
- February 25, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/25/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026
- March 12, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary
- April 21, 2026: Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:10 pm
- May 7, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- May 7, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026
- June 4, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026)
- June 4, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
- June 19, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 172; eff. 01/01/2027