HB 1761-FN (2026): expanding the New Hampshire paid family and medical leave program.
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HB 1761-FN (2026)
expanding the New Hampshire paid family and medical leave program.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026, with 58 people signed in online: 54 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee held a work session on January 22, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 9, 2026. The committee met in executive session on October 14, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. On October 15, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 10 to 1.
Sponsors
- Rep. Paige Beauchemin (D - Hills 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Eleana Colby (D - Merr 9)
- Rep. Heath Howard (D - Straf 4)
- Rep. Samantha Jacobs (D - Ches 15)
- Rep. Janet Lucas (D - Graf 7)
- Rep. Jennifer Mandelbaum (D - Rock 21)
- Rep. Toni Weinstein (D - Rock 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2026, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- January 22, 2026, 2:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- February 4, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
- September 9, 2026, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
- October 14, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 21, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 11:15 am GP 229
- January 22, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/22/2026 02:15 pm GP 229
- February 4, 2026: Executive Session: 02/04/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
- February 4, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/04/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2026
- September 9, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/09/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- October 14, 2026: Executive Session: 10/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- October 15, 2026: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 10-1; )