HB 1559 (2026): increases the percentage allocation of New Hampshire's gaming revenue to problem gaming services.
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HB 1559 (2026)
increases the percentage allocation of New Hampshire's gaming revenue to problem gaming services.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Gambling
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2026, with 5 people signed in online: 4 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee held a work session on January 28, 2026. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2026 the House failed “Special Order to next order of business” on a roll call 156–195, on a motion by Rep. Mark Vallone.
Sponsors
- Rep. Santosh Salvi (D - Hills 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Linda Harriott-Gathright (D - Hills 10)
- Rep. Louis Juris (D - Hills 7)
- Rep. Lee Ann Kluger (D - Hills 6)
- Sen. Pat Long (D - SD20)
- Rep. Sue Newman (D - Hills 4)
- Rep. Dale Swanson (D - Hills 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2026, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, GP 159
- January 28, 2026, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
- January 28, 2026, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, GP 154
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means
- January 12, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/12/2026 01:30 pm GP 159
- January 26, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 01/26/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
- January 26, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/26/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
- January 28, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 01/28/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
- January 28, 2026: Executive Session: 01/28/2026 02:00 pm GP 154
- January 28, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 12-7; RC)
- February 4, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 12, 2026: Special Order to next order of business (Rep. Vallone): MF RC 156-195 03/12/2026