SB 626-FN (2026): restricting right-to-know requests to persons domiciled or maintaining a permanent residence in New Hampshire and requiring proof of domicile or residency to file right-to-know requests.
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SB 626-FN (2026)
restricting right-to-know requests to persons domiciled or maintaining a permanent residence in New Hampshire and requiring proof of domicile or residency to file right-to-know requests.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Right to Know
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2026. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1055s). On March 12, 2026 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bill Gannon.
Sponsors
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Sen. Mark McConkey (R - SD3)
- Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Sen. Tara Reardon (D - SD15)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- March 12, 2026: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- March 12, 2026, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary
- February 3, 2026: Hearing: 02/03/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:20 pm
- March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1055s, 03/12/2026, Vote 3-2
- March 12, 2026: Sen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Pending Motion Committee Amendment # 2026-1055s; 03/12/2026