HB 1768-FN (2026): relative to gifts and donations received by the division of parks and recreation.

HB 1768-FN (2026)

relative to gifts and donations received by the division of parks and recreation.

• Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
• Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
• Subject: Environment - Conservation

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026, with 9 people signed in online: 9 in support. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0358h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0358h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 12, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On February 12, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 12, 2026 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee, whose chair waived the referral under House Rule 47(f). It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 26, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1745s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1745s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On May 7, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2026 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1745s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Robert Harb.

Sponsors

• Rep. Nicholas Bridle (R - Rock 29) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Mike Bordes (R - Belk 5)
• Rep. Matthew Coker (R - Belk 2)
• Rep. Michael Edgar (D - Rock 29)
• Rep. Linda McGrath (R - Rock 40)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 21, 2026, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
• January 28, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
• February 12, 2026: floor debate, House
• March 11, 2026, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
• March 26, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
• May 7, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
• May 21, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

• February 12, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0358h — voice vote, passed
• March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
• May 7, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1745s — voice vote, passed
• May 21, 2026, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1745s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 216-A:3-g
• RSA 216-A:3-o

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• HJ 1, page 35
• HC 6, page 18
• HJ 4, pages 54 and 55
• HJ 5, page 89
• SJ 5
• SC 9
• SC 11
• SJ 7
• SC 17
• SJ 11
• HJ 14, page 22