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The state Constitution, and the statutes the General Court passes under it, the Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA).
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Statutes (RSA)
The Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA), chapter by chapter, as the General Court's table holds them: each section with the bills that changed it and the bills that would. Includes changes through 2026; 2027 laws not yet included. Taken from the General Court's database on October 19, 2026.
1,800 chapters in 66 titles
Title IThe State and Its GovernmentChapters 1 to 21-V · 134 chapters
- RSA 1
Chapter 1: State Boundaries
- RSA 1-A
Chapter 1-A: New Hampshire Coordinate System
- RSA 2
Chapter 2: Aerial Survey
- RSA 3
Chapter 3: State Emblems, Flag, ETC.
- RSA 3-A
Chapter 3-A: Poet Laureate
- RSA 3-B
Chapter 3-B: Caretaker of Old Man of the Mountain
- RSA 3-C
Chapter 3-C: Official State Language
- RSA 3-D
Chapter 3-D: Artist Laureate
- RSA 3-E
Chapter 3-E: Display of the Flag of the United States
- RSA 4
Chapter 4: Powers of the Governor and Council in Certain Cases2 pending
- RSA 4-A
Chapter 4-A: Transfer of Power to Governor-Elect
- RSA 4-B
Chapter 4-B: Term Insurance for the Governor
- RSA 4-C
Chapter 4-C: Office of Strategic InitiativesRepealed
- RSA 4-D
Chapter 4-D: Office of Information TechnologyRepealed
- RSA 4-E
Chapter 4-E: State Energy StrategyRepealed
- RSA 4-F
Chapter 4-F: New Hampshire Geographic Information System Committee
- RSA 4-G
Chapter 4-G: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Infrastructure CommissionRepealed
- RSA 4-H
Chapter 4-H: State Council on Housing Stability
- RSA 5
Chapter 5: Department of State
- RSA 5-A
Chapter 5-A: Interpleader Compact
- RSA 5-B
Chapter 5-B: Pooled Risk Management Programs
- RSA 5-C
Chapter 5-C: Vital Records Administration1 pending
- RSA 5-D
Chapter 5-D: Use of Artificial Intelligence by State Agencies1 pending
- RSA 6
Chapter 6: State Treasurer and State Accounts9 pending
- RSA 6-A
Chapter 6-A: State Bonds
- RSA 6-B
Chapter 6-B: Investment and Debt Management
- RSA 6-C
Chapter 6-C: Debt Management
- RSA 6-D
Chapter 6-D: Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund
- RSA 7
Chapter 7: Attorneys General, Director of Charitable Trusts, and County Attorneys1 pending
- RSA 7-A
Chapter 7-A: Information Practices ActRepealed
- RSA 7-B
Chapter 7-B: New Hampshire Crime CommissionRepealed
- RSA 8
Chapter 8: Department of Administration and ControlRepealed
- RSA 8-A
Chapter 8-A: New Hampshire Distributing AgencyRepealed
- RSA 8-B
Chapter 8-B: Records Management and ArchivesRepealed
- RSA 8-C
Chapter 8-C: Department of Centralized Automated Data ProcessingRepealed
- RSA 9
Chapter 9: Budget and Appropriations; Revolving Funds
- RSA 9-A
Chapter 9-A: State Development Plan
- RSA 9-B
Chapter 9-B: State Economic Growth, Resource Protection, and Planning Policy
- RSA 9-C
Chapter 9-C: State Government Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Recycled Products Purchase
- RSA 9-D
Chapter 9-D: State Credit Card Contracts
- RSA 9-E
Chapter 9-E: Outdoor Lighting Efficiency
- RSA 9-F
Chapter 9-F: Online Access to Budget Information and Reports
- RSA 9-G
Chapter 9-G: Prohibition on Certain Vaccine Requirements
- RSA 10
Chapter 10: State Institutions
- RSA 10-A
Chapter 10-A: Board of Institutions, Corrections and HospitalsRepealed
- RSA 10-B
Chapter 10-B: Clean Indoor Air in State Buildings
- RSA 11
Chapter 11: State Trust Funds
- RSA 12
Chapter 12: State Planning and Development
- RSA 12-A
Chapter 12-A: Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
- RSA 12-B
Chapter 12-B: Community Recreation Service
- RSA 12-D
Chapter 12-D: New Hampshire Oceanographic FoundationRepealed
- RSA 12-E
Chapter 12-E: Mining and Reclamation
- RSA 12-F
Chapter 12-F: Weather Modification Experimentation
- RSA 12-G
Chapter 12-G: Pease Development Authority
- RSA 12-H
Chapter 12-H: New Hampshire Council on Applied Technology and InnovationRepealed
- RSA 12-I
Chapter 12-I: Northern New England Interstate Commission on Economic DevelopmentRepealed
- RSA 12-J
Chapter 12-J: The Governor's Commission on Addiction, Treatment, and Prevention
- RSA 12-K
Chapter 12-K: Deployment of Personal Wireless Service Facilities
- RSA 12-L
Chapter 12-L: Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
- RSA 12-M
Chapter 12-M: New Hampshire E-Commerce Advisory CommissionRepealed
- RSA 12-N
Chapter 12-N: Prohibition on Certain Reciprocity Agreements with Other States
- RSA 12-O
Chapter 12-O: Department of Business and Economic Affairs4 pending
- RSA 12-P
Chapter 12-P: Department of Energy
- RSA 13
Chapter 13: Financial Assistance to Counties, Towns and Cities
- RSA 14
Chapter 14: Legislative Officers and Proceedings1 pending
- RSA 14-A
Chapter 14-A: Members of the General Court
- RSA 14-B
Chapter 14-B: Legislative Ethics Committee
- RSA 14-C
Chapter 14-C: Gifts, Honorariums, and Expense Reimbursements Requirements for Legislators and Legislative Employees and Conflicts of Interest for Legislators1 pending
- RSA 15
Chapter 15: Lobbyists1 pending
- RSA 15-A
Chapter 15-A: Financial Disclosure
- RSA 15-B
Chapter 15-B: Gifts, Honorariums, and Expense Reimbursements
- RSA 16
Chapter 16: Special Legislative Sessions
- RSA 17
Chapter 17: Legislative CouncilRepealed
- RSA 17-A
Chapter 17-A: Director of Legislative Services
- RSA 17-B
Chapter 17-B: Legislative Study CommitteeRepealed
- RSA 17-C
Chapter 17-C: Committee on Legislator Orientation
- RSA 17-D
Chapter 17-D: Permanent Standing Committees of the General Court
- RSA 17-E
Chapter 17-E: Joint Committee on Legislative Facilities
- RSA 17-F
Chapter 17-F: Joint Legislative Committee on Review of Agencies and ProgramsRepealed
- RSA 17-G
Chapter 17-G: Legislative Review of State Agencies and ProgramsRepealed
- RSA 17-H
Chapter 17-H: Joint Legislative Committee on Elderly AffairsRepealed
- RSA 17-I
Chapter 17-I: Joint Legislative Historical Committee
- RSA 17-J
Chapter 17-J: Capital Project Overview Committee
- RSA 17-K
Chapter 17-K: Capital Planning CommitteeRepealed
- RSA 17-L
Chapter 17-L: Joint Committee on Implementation of ReorganizationRepealed
- RSA 17-M
Chapter 17-M: Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee
- RSA 17-N
Chapter 17-N: Legislative Performance Audit and Oversight
- RSA 17-O
Chapter 17-O: Legislative Oversight Committee on Data ProcessingRepealed
- RSA 17-P
Chapter 17-P: Legislative Committee to Study Literacy and Remedial InstructionRepealed
- RSA 17-Q
Chapter 17-Q: Consensus Revenue Estimating PanelRepealed
- RSA 17-R
Chapter 17-R: New Hampshire State House Bicentennial CommissionRepealed
- RSA 17-S
Chapter 17-S: American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
- RSA 18
Chapter 18: Commission to Study Uniform State Laws
- RSA 19
Chapter 19: Commission on Interstate CooperationRepealed
- RSA 19-A
Chapter 19-A: Council on the Arts
- RSA 19-B
Chapter 19-B: Commission on the Status of WomenRepealed
- RSA 19-C
Chapter 19-C: American and Canadian French Cultural Exchange CommissionRepealed
- RSA 19-D
Chapter 19-D: New Hampshire Industrial Heritage CommissionRepealed
- RSA 19-E
Chapter 19-E: Commission on the Status of the FamilyRepealed
- RSA 19-F
Chapter 19-F: Local Government Advisory CommitteeRepealed
- RSA 19-G
Chapter 19-G: New Hampshire Executive Board for National and Community ServiceRepealed
- RSA 19-H
Chapter 19-H: Volunteer Nh
- RSA 19-J
Chapter 19-J: New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities
- RSA 19-K
Chapter 19-K: Legislative Youth Advisory Council1 pending
- RSA 19-L
Chapter 19-L: Citizens Trade Policy CommissionRepealed
- RSA 19-M
Chapter 19-M: Commission to Study General Court Policies and Procedures Related to Persons with DisabilitiesRepealed
- RSA 19-N
Chapter 19-N: Commission on Housing Policy and RegulationRepealed
- RSA 19-O
Chapter 19-O: New Hampshire's Presidential Primary Centennial Anniversary CommissionRepealed
- RSA 19-P
Chapter 19-P: State Commission on Aging
- RSA 20
Chapter 20: Publication and Distribution of Bills, Joint Resolutions, Legislative Manual, Statutes, Journals, and Reports
- RSA 20-A
Chapter 20-A: Centralized Bureau for the Reproduction of State Documents
- RSA 20-B
Chapter 20-B: Orientation Information for Board and Commission Members
- RSA 21
Chapter 21: Statutory Construction1 pending
- RSA 21-B
Chapter 21-B: Common Law Rule Abrogated
- RSA 21-C
Chapter 21-C: New Hampshire Transportation AuthorityRepealed
- RSA 21-D
Chapter 21-D: New Hampshire Transportation AuthorityRepealed
- RSA 21-E
Chapter 21-E: Railroad DivisionRepealed
- RSA 21-F
Chapter 21-F: Public Transportation DivisionRepealed
- RSA 21-G
Chapter 21-G: Organization of Executive Branch
- RSA 21-H
Chapter 21-H: Department of Corrections
- RSA 21-I
Chapter 21-I: Department of Administrative Services2 pending
- RSA 21-J
Chapter 21-J: Department of Revenue Administration2 pending
- RSA 21-K
Chapter 21-K: Department of Cultural ResourcesRepealed
- RSA 21-L
Chapter 21-L: Department of Transportation1 pending
- RSA 21-M
Chapter 21-M: Department of Justice
- RSA 21-N
Chapter 21-N: Department of Education2 pending
- RSA 21-O
Chapter 21-O: Department of Environmental Services1 pending
- RSA 21-P
Chapter 21-P: Department of Safety
- RSA 21-Q
Chapter 21-Q: State Promotional Initiatives
- RSA 21-R
Chapter 21-R: Department of Information Technology1 pending
- RSA 21-S
Chapter 21-S: Commission on Health Care Cost ContainmentRepealed
- RSA 21-T
Chapter 21-T: State Procurement Policies and ProceduresRepealed
- RSA 21-U
Chapter 21-U: Interagency Information Sharing by Financial Services Regulators
- RSA 21-V
Chapter 21-V: Office of the Child Advocate1 pending
Title IICountiesChapters 22 to 30-B · 14 chapters
- RSA 22
Chapter 22: Territorial Extent
- RSA 23
Chapter 23: Powers, Buildings, and Payment of Salaries
- RSA 24
Chapter 24: County Conventions
- RSA 25
Chapter 25: County AuditorsRepealed
- RSA 26
Chapter 26: Condemnation of Land for County Uses
- RSA 27
Chapter 27: Bonds of County Officers
- RSA 28
Chapter 28: County Commissioners
- RSA 28-A
Chapter 28-A: County Charters
- RSA 28-B
Chapter 28-B: County-State Finance Commission1 pending
- RSA 29
Chapter 29: County Treasurers and County Taxes
- RSA 29-A
Chapter 29-A: Defense and Indemnification of County Officers and Employees
- RSA 30
Chapter 30: Annual Reports of County Officers
- RSA 30-A
Chapter 30-A: Requirements and Prohibitions for County Officers and Employees
- RSA 30-B
Chapter 30-B: County Departments of Corrections
Title IIITowns, Cities, Village Districts, and Unincorporated PlacesChapters 31 to 53-G · 51 chapters
- RSA 31
Chapter 31: Powers and Duties of Towns
- RSA 31-A
Chapter 31-A: Return of Revenue to Cities and TownsRepealed
- RSA 32
Chapter 32: Municipal Budget Law5 pending
- RSA 33
Chapter 33: Municipal Finance Act1 pending
- RSA 33-A
Chapter 33-A: Disposition of Municipal Records
- RSA 33-B
Chapter 33-B: Municipal Revenue Bonds
- RSA 34
Chapter 34: Capital Reserve Funds for Cities
- RSA 35
Chapter 35: Capital Reserve Funds of Counties, Towns, Districts, and Water Departments
- RSA 35-A
Chapter 35-A: New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank
- RSA 35-B
Chapter 35-B: Public Recreation and Parks
- RSA 36
Chapter 36: Regional Planning Commissions
- RSA 36-A
Chapter 36-A: Conservation Commissions
- RSA 36-B
Chapter 36-B: Interstate Regional Planning Compact
- RSA 36-C
Chapter 36-C: Interim Zoning OrdinanceRepealed
- RSA 36-D
Chapter 36-D: Acquisition of Agricultural Land Development RightsRepealed
- RSA 37
Chapter 37: Town or Village District Managers
- RSA 38
Chapter 38: Municipal Electric, Gas, or Water Systems
- RSA 38-A
Chapter 38-A: Municipal Transit Authority
- RSA 38-B
Chapter 38-B: Regional Transit Districts
- RSA 38-C
Chapter 38-C: Boards of Public Works Commissioners
- RSA 38-D
Chapter 38-D: Energy Commissions
- RSA 39
Chapter 39: Time for Holding Town Meetings and Warning Thereof
- RSA 40
Chapter 40: Government of Town Meeting4 pending
- RSA 40-A
Chapter 40-A: Representative Town Meeting GovernmentRepealed
- RSA 41
Chapter 41: Choice and Duties of Town Officers1 pending
- RSA 42
Chapter 42: Oaths of Town Officers
- RSA 43
Chapter 43: Hearings Before Town or Certain Other Local Officers
- RSA 44
Chapter 44: Cities and Wards
- RSA 45
Chapter 45: Mayors of Cities
- RSA 46
Chapter 46: Aldermen and Councilmen
- RSA 47
Chapter 47: Powers of City Councils1 pending
- RSA 48
Chapter 48: City Officers
- RSA 48-A
Chapter 48-A: Housing Standards
- RSA 48-B
Chapter 48-B: Leasing of Air Rights
- RSA 49
Chapter 49: City ManagersRepealed
- RSA 49-A
Chapter 49-A: Local Option-City ChartersRepealed
- RSA 49-B
Chapter 49-B: Home Rule-Municipal Charters
- RSA 49-C
Chapter 49-C: Local Option-City Charters
- RSA 49-D
Chapter 49-D: Local Option-Town Charters
- RSA 50
Chapter 50: Parks
- RSA 51
Chapter 51: Town Lines and Perambulation of Boundaries
- RSA 52
Chapter 52: Village Districts1 pending
- RSA 52-A
Chapter 52-A: Special Assessment Districts1 pending
- RSA 53
Chapter 53: Unincorporated Places
- RSA 53-A
Chapter 53-A: Agreements Between Government Units
- RSA 53-B
Chapter 53-B: Solid Waste Management Districts
- RSA 53-C
Chapter 53-C: Franchising and Regulation of Cable Television Systems by Cities and Towns
- RSA 53-D
Chapter 53-D: Interstate Solid Waste CompactRepealed
- RSA 53-E
Chapter 53-E: Aggregation of Electric Customers by Municipalities and Counties
- RSA 53-F
Chapter 53-F: Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Districts1 pending
- RSA 53-G
Chapter 53-G: Communications Districts
Title VTaxationChapters 71 to 90 · 58 chapters
- RSA 71
Chapter 71: The Tax CommissionRepealed
- RSA 71-A
Chapter 71-A: Department of Revenue AdministrationRepealed
- RSA 71-B
Chapter 71-B: Board of Tax and Land Appeals
- RSA 71-C
Chapter 71-C: Tax Expenditure and Potential Liability Reports1 pending
- RSA 72
Chapter 72: Persons and Property Liable to Taxation3 pending
- RSA 72-A
Chapter 72-A: Boat Fee
- RSA 72-B
Chapter 72-B: Excavation Tax
- RSA 73
Chapter 73: Persons and Property, Where and to Whom Taxed
- RSA 74
Chapter 74: Annual Inventory of Polls and Taxable Property
- RSA 75
Chapter 75: Appraisal of Taxable Property1 pending
- RSA 76
Chapter 76: Apportionment, Assessment and Abatement of Taxes5 pending
- RSA 77
Chapter 77: Taxation of IncomesRepealed
- RSA 77-A
Chapter 77-A: Business Profits Tax3 pending
- RSA 77-B
Chapter 77-B: Commuters Income TaxRepealed
- RSA 77-C
Chapter 77-C: Miscellaneous Tax DivisionRepealed
- RSA 77-D
Chapter 77-D: Real and Personal Property Appraisals DivisionRepealed
- RSA 77-E
Chapter 77-E: Business Enterprise Tax1 pending
- RSA 77-F
Chapter 77-F: Commission to Study Business TaxesRepealed
- RSA 77-G
Chapter 77-G: Education Tax Credit
- RSA 78
Chapter 78: Tobacco Tax
- RSA 78-A
Chapter 78-A: Tax on Meals and Rooms1 pending
- RSA 78-B
Chapter 78-B: Tax on Transfer of Real Property1 pending
- RSA 78-C
Chapter 78-C: Refined Petroleum Products Tax
- RSA 78-D
Chapter 78-D: Protection of Private Customer Information in Connection with Retail Purchase Transactions
- RSA 78-E
Chapter 78-E: Protection of Private Customer Information and Rights of New Hampshire Remote Sellers in Connection with Certain Foreign Sales and Use Taxes
- RSA 78-F
Chapter 78-F: Position on Out-Of-State Taxation of Remote Worker Income
- RSA 79
Chapter 79: Forest Conservation and Taxation
- RSA 79-A
Chapter 79-A: Current Use Taxation
- RSA 79-B
Chapter 79-B: Conservation Restriction
- RSA 79-C
Chapter 79-C: Discretionary Easements
- RSA 79-D
Chapter 79-D: Discretionary Preservation Easements
- RSA 79-E
Chapter 79-E: Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive
- RSA 79-F
Chapter 79-F: Taxation of Farm Structures and Land Under Farm Structures1 pending
- RSA 79-G
Chapter 79-G: Taxation of Qualifying Historic Buildings
- RSA 79-H
Chapter 79-H: Taxation of Certain Chartered Public School Facilities
- RSA 80
Chapter 80: Collection of Taxes
- RSA 81
Chapter 81: Taxes in Unincorporated Towns and Unorganized Places
- RSA 82
Chapter 82: Taxation of Railroads
- RSA 82-A
Chapter 82-A: Communications Services Tax1 pending
- RSA 83
Chapter 83: Franchise TaxRepealed
- RSA 83-A
Chapter 83-A: Franchise TaxRepealed
- RSA 83-B
Chapter 83-B: Franchise TaxRepealed
- RSA 83-C
Chapter 83-C: Franchise TaxRepealed
- RSA 83-D
Chapter 83-D: Tax on Nuclear Station PropertyRepealed
- RSA 83-E
Chapter 83-E: Electricity Consumption TaxRepealed
- RSA 83-F
Chapter 83-F: Utility Property Tax
- RSA 84
Chapter 84: Taxation of BanksRepealed
- RSA 84-A
Chapter 84-A: Medicaid Enhancement Tax
- RSA 84-B
Chapter 84-B: Supplemental Medicaid TaxRepealed
- RSA 84-C
Chapter 84-C: Nursing Facility Quality Assessment
- RSA 84-D
Chapter 84-D: Icf Quality AssessmentRepealed
- RSA 85
Chapter 85: Extents
- RSA 86
Chapter 86: Taxation of Legacies and SuccessionsRepealed
- RSA 87
Chapter 87: Taxation of Transfers of Certain Estates
- RSA 88
Chapter 88: Equitable Apportionment in Certain Cases of Estate TaxesRepealed
- RSA 88-A
Chapter 88-A: Uniform Estate Tax Apportionment Act
- RSA 89
Chapter 89: Transfer Tax upon the Personal Property of Nonresident DecedentsRepealed
- RSA 90
Chapter 90: Settlement of Disputes Respecting the Domicile of Decedents for Death Tax Purposes
Title VIPublic Officers and EmployeesChapters 91 to 103 · 36 chapters
- RSA 91
Chapter 91: Eligibility to Hold Public Office; Removal
- RSA 91-A
Chapter 91-A: Access to Governmental Records and Meetings2 pending
- RSA 91-B
Chapter 91-B: Public Notice by Radio or Television
- RSA 91-C
Chapter 91-C: Personal Privacy Protection Act
- RSA 92
Chapter 92: Tenure and Oath of Office in Certain Cases
- RSA 93
Chapter 93: Officers' BondsRepealed
- RSA 93-A
Chapter 93-A: Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials
- RSA 93-B
Chapter 93-B: Officials and Employees Bonds
- RSA 94
Chapter 94: Compensation of Certain State Officers
- RSA 95
Chapter 95: Personal Interest in Business Transactions with Public
- RSA 96
Chapter 96: False Statements Relative to Public Works or Contracts
- RSA 97
Chapter 97: Reemployment of Veterans
- RSA 98
Chapter 98: State Employees' Personnel SystemRepealed
- RSA 98-A
Chapter 98-A: Temporary, Seasonal and Part-Time State Employees
- RSA 98-B
Chapter 98-B: Interchange of State Employees
- RSA 98-C
Chapter 98-C: Management-Employee Relations in State EmploymentRepealed
- RSA 98-D
Chapter 98-D: Interchange of Employees Between Branches of State Government
- RSA 98-E
Chapter 98-E: Public Employee Freedom of Expression
- RSA 98-F
Chapter 98-F: State Employee Appearances Before the Legislature
- RSA 99
Chapter 99: Adjustment of Salaries of State Employees
- RSA 99-A
Chapter 99-A: Mileage Rate for State Employees Using Private CarsRepealed
- RSA 99-B
Chapter 99-B: Employees of the Department of Transportation
- RSA 99-C
Chapter 99-C: Employees Engaged in Snow Removal
- RSA 99-D
Chapter 99-D: Defense and Indemnification of State Officers and Employees1 pending
- RSA 99-E
Chapter 99-E: Suggestion and Extraordinary Service Award Program
- RSA 99-F
Chapter 99-F: Veterans, Disabled Veterans', and Military Spouses' Preference in Public Employment
- RSA 100
Chapter 100: State Employees' Retirement SystemRepealed
- RSA 100-A
Chapter 100-A: New Hampshire Retirement System2 pending
- RSA 100-B
Chapter 100-B: New Hampshire Length of Service Awards Program for Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Emergency Medical Personnel
- RSA 100-C
Chapter 100-C: Judicial Retirement Plan
- RSA 100-D
Chapter 100-D: Divestiture of Retirement System Assets Relating to SudanRepealed
- RSA 101
Chapter 101: Old Age and Survivors' Insurance
- RSA 101-A
Chapter 101-A: State Employees Group InsuranceRepealed
- RSA 101-B
Chapter 101-B: Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan
- RSA 102
Chapter 102: Firemen's Retirement System
- RSA 103
Chapter 103: Policemen's Retirement System
Title VIISheriffs, Constables, and Police OfficersChapters 104 to 106-R · 25 chapters
- RSA 104
Chapter 104: Sheriffs and Constables
- RSA 105
Chapter 105: Police Officers and Watchmen
- RSA 105-A
Chapter 105-A: Police Standards and TrainingRepealed
- RSA 105-B
Chapter 105-B: Police OrganizationsRepealed
- RSA 105-C
Chapter 105-C: Police Commissions
- RSA 105-D
Chapter 105-D: Body-Worn Cameras1 pending
- RSA 106
Chapter 106: The State PoliceRepealed
- RSA 106-A
Chapter 106-A: Department of SafetyRepealed
- RSA 106-B
Chapter 106-B: The State Police
- RSA 106-C
Chapter 106-C: Emergency Police Assistance
- RSA 106-D
Chapter 106-D: New England State Police Compact
- RSA 106-E
Chapter 106-E: Private Detectives and Private Detective AgenciesRepealed
- RSA 106-F
Chapter 106-F: Private Investigators, Security Guards, and Bail Recovery Agents
- RSA 106-G
Chapter 106-G: Advisory Committee on Breath Analyzer Machines
- RSA 106-H
Chapter 106-H: Enhanced 911 System1 pending
- RSA 106-I
Chapter 106-I: Responses to Incidents in Other Jurisdictions
- RSA 106-J
Chapter 106-J: Missing Adult Program and Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert Program
- RSA 106-K
Chapter 106-K: Criminal Justice Information SystemRepealed
- RSA 106-L
Chapter 106-L: Police Standards and Training Council
- RSA 106-M
Chapter 106-M: Blue Alert
- RSA 106-N
Chapter 106-N: Railroad Police
- RSA 106-O
Chapter 106-O: Racial Profiling in Law Enforcement Activities Prohibited
- RSA 106-P
Chapter 106-P: Participation in Federal Immigration Programs
- RSA 106-Q
Chapter 106-Q: Anti-Sanctuary City Act
- RSA 106-R
Chapter 106-R: Anti-Sanctuary Act
Title VIIIPublic Defense and Veterans' AffairsChapters 107 to 119 · 28 chapters
- RSA 107
Chapter 107: The CIVIL Defense ActRepealed
- RSA 107-A
Chapter 107-A: CIVIL Defense Adult Education ProgramRepealed
- RSA 107-B
Chapter 107-B: Nuclear Planning and Response Program
- RSA 107-C
Chapter 107-C: Emergency Management ActRepealed
- RSA 107-D
Chapter 107-D: Transportation of High-Level Radioactive Waste
- RSA 108
Chapter 108: Emergency Management Assistance Compact and Northeastern American/canadian Emergency Management Assistance Compact
- RSA 108-A
Chapter 108-A: Emergency Interim Succession ActRepealed
- RSA 109
Chapter 109: Emergency Fire Assistance
- RSA 110
Chapter 110: The MilitiaRepealed
- RSA 110-A
Chapter 110-A: The MilitiaRepealed
- RSA 110-B
Chapter 110-B: Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services1 pending
- RSA 110-C
Chapter 110-C: National Guard; Rights and Protections
- RSA 110-D
Chapter 110-D: Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
- RSA 110-E
Chapter 110-E: Military-Connected Students
- RSA 111
Chapter 111: The State Guard
- RSA 112
Chapter 112: Public Officers or Employees, or Persons in Private Employment Entering Armed Forces of United States; Military Leave
- RSA 113
Chapter 113: Fiduciaries Entering Military Service
- RSA 113-A
Chapter 113-A: First Light Battery, New Hampshire Volunteers
- RSA 114
Chapter 114: Wartime Registration of AliensRepealed
- RSA 115
Chapter 115: State Office of Veterans ServicesRepealed
- RSA 115-A
Chapter 115-A: Aid for Veterans' Programs
- RSA 115-B
Chapter 115-B: Veterans Priority for Training Programs
- RSA 115-C
Chapter 115-C: Veterans' Legal Aid Advocacy Project
- RSA 115-D
Chapter 115-D: Commission on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury
- RSA 116
Chapter 116: Commitment to Veterans Administration or Other Federal Agency
- RSA 117
Chapter 117: Servicemen's Loans to Minors
- RSA 118
Chapter 118: Reinstatement of Veterans' LicensesRepealed
- RSA 119
Chapter 119: New Hampshire Veterans' Home
Title IXAcquisition of Lands by United States; Federal AidChapters 120 to 124-A · 6 chapters
- RSA 120
Chapter 120: Acquisition of Lands by United States by Condemnation
- RSA 121
Chapter 121: Acquisition of Lands by United States for Purposes of Public Conservation, Forestry, Recreation, Experimentation or Demonstration
- RSA 122
Chapter 122: Acquisition of Land by United States for Flood Control and Navigation
- RSA 123
Chapter 123: Jurisdiction Over Lands Acquired; Tax Exemption
- RSA 124
Chapter 124: Federal Aid
- RSA 124-A
Chapter 124-A: Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Title XPublic HealthChapters 125 to 149-R · 139 chapters
- RSA 125
Chapter 125: General Provisions
- RSA 125-A
Chapter 125-A: Northern New England Medical Needs Compact
- RSA 125-B
Chapter 125-B: New England Compact on Radiological Health Protection
- RSA 125-C
Chapter 125-C: Air Pollution Control
- RSA 125-D
Chapter 125-D: Acid Rain Control Act
- RSA 125-E
Chapter 125-E: Northern New England Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management CompactRepealed
- RSA 125-F
Chapter 125-F: Radiological Health Program
- RSA 125-G
Chapter 125-G: High-Level Radioactive Waste ActRepealed
- RSA 125-H
Chapter 125-H: Health Risk Assessments
- RSA 125-I
Chapter 125-I: Air Toxic Control Act
- RSA 125-J
Chapter 125-J: Emissions Reduction Trading Programs
- RSA 125-K
Chapter 125-K: Alternative Fuel Motor VehiclesRepealed
- RSA 125-L
Chapter 125-L: Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions RegistryRepealed
- RSA 125-M
Chapter 125-M: Mercury Emissions Reduction and Control Program
- RSA 125-N
Chapter 125-N: Dioxin Emissions Reduction and Control Program
- RSA 125-O
Chapter 125-O: Multiple Pollutant Reduction Program
- RSA 125-P
Chapter 125-P: Council on the Relationship Between Public Health and the EnvironmentRepealed
- RSA 125-Q
Chapter 125-Q: New Hampshire Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- RSA 125-R
Chapter 125-R: Outdoor Wood-Fired Hydronic Heaters
- RSA 125-S
Chapter 125-S: Motor Vehicle Air Pollution Abatement Fund
- RSA 126
Chapter 126: Health Statistics
- RSA 126-A
Chapter 126-A: Department of Health and Human Services6 pending
- RSA 126-B
Chapter 126-B: Community Mental Health ProgramsRepealed
- RSA 126-C
Chapter 126-C: Interstate Compact on the Mentally Disordered Offender
- RSA 126-D
Chapter 126-D: Compact, Hard to Place Children
- RSA 126-E
Chapter 126-E: Homemaker ServicesRepealed
- RSA 126-F
Chapter 126-F: Adult In-Home CareRepealed
- RSA 126-G
Chapter 126-G: Family Support Services
- RSA 126-H
Chapter 126-H: Healthy Kids CorporationRepealed
- RSA 126-I
Chapter 126-I: Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program
- RSA 126-J
Chapter 126-J: Council for Youths with Chronic Conditions
- RSA 126-K
Chapter 126-K: Youth Access to and Use of Tobacco Products
- RSA 126-L
Chapter 126-L: Long-Term Care InstituteRepealed
- RSA 126-M
Chapter 126-M: Wellness and Primary Prevention Council
- RSA 126-N
Chapter 126-N: Peer Support Programs
- RSA 126-O
Chapter 126-O: Smoking Cessation Voucher ProgramRepealed
- RSA 126-P
Chapter 126-P: Family Mutual Support Services
- RSA 126-Q
Chapter 126-Q: New Hampshire Vaccine Association
- RSA 126-R
Chapter 126-R: New Hampshire Council on Suicide Prevention
- RSA 126-S
Chapter 126-S: Uninsured Health Care DatabaseRepealed
- RSA 126-T
Chapter 126-T: Commission on the Interdisciplinary Primary Care Workforce Issues
- RSA 126-U
Chapter 126-U: Limiting the Use of Child Restraint Practices in Schools and Treatment Facilities
- RSA 126-V
Chapter 126-V: Health Care Sharing Organizations
- RSA 126-W
Chapter 126-W: Commission to Study Palliative Care and Associated Quality of Life InitiativesRepealed
- RSA 126-X
Chapter 126-X: Use of Cannabis for Therapeutic Purposes1 pending
- RSA 126-Y
Chapter 126-Y: Palliative Care Center for Health Care Consumers and ProvidersRepealed
- RSA 126-Z
Chapter 126-Z: Right to Try Act1 pending
- RSA 126-AA
Chapter 126-AA: New Hampshire Granite Advantage Health Care Program1 pending
- RSA 126-BB
Chapter 126-BB: New Hampshire Prescription Drug Affordability BoardRepealed
- RSA 126-CC
Chapter 126-CC: Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program
- RSA 126-DD
Chapter 126-DD: New Hampshire Drug Overdose Fatality Review Commission
- RSA 127
Chapter 127: District Departments of Health
- RSA 128
Chapter 128: Town Health Officers
- RSA 129
Chapter 129: Attendance at Meetings of Health Officers Association
- RSA 130
Chapter 130: Sanitary Inspectors
- RSA 130-A
Chapter 130-A: Lead Paint Poisoning Prevention and Control
- RSA 131
Chapter 131: Laboratory of Hygiene
- RSA 132
Chapter 132: Protection for Maternity and Infancy
- RSA 132-A
Chapter 132-A: Temporary Care and Control of Children at a Hospital or Safe Haven
- RSA 133
Chapter 133: Council of Mental HealthRepealed
- RSA 134
Chapter 134: Children's Study HomeRepealed
- RSA 135
Chapter 135: New Hampshire Hospital and Insane Persons
- RSA 135-A
Chapter 135-A: Interstate Compact on Mental Health
- RSA 135-B
Chapter 135-B: CIVIL Procedures Relating to the Admission and Treatment of the Mentally ILLRepealed
- RSA 135-C
Chapter 135-C: New Hampshire Mental Health Services System1 pending
- RSA 135-D
Chapter 135-D: New Hampshire Foundation for Mental HealthRepealed
- RSA 135-E
Chapter 135-E: Involuntary CIVIL Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators
- RSA 135-F
Chapter 135-F: System of Care for Children's Mental Health1 pending
- RSA 136
Chapter 136: Tuberculosis CommissionRepealed
- RSA 137
Chapter 137: TuberculosisRepealed
- RSA 137-A
Chapter 137-A: Kidney DiseaseRepealed
- RSA 137-B
Chapter 137-B: Asthma and Related Chronic Lung DiseaseRepealed
- RSA 137-C
Chapter 137-C: Emergency Assistance for Kidney Disease TreatmentRepealed
- RSA 137-E
Chapter 137-E: HemophiliaRepealed
- RSA 137-F
Chapter 137-F: Hearing Care ProvidersRepealed
- RSA 137-G
Chapter 137-G: Catastrophic Illness ProgramRepealed
- RSA 137-H
Chapter 137-H: Living WillsRepealed
- RSA 137-I
Chapter 137-I: Alzheimer's Disease and Related DisordersRepealed
- RSA 137-J
Chapter 137-J: Written Directives for Medical Decision Making for Adults Without Capacity to Make Health Care Decisions
- RSA 137-K
Chapter 137-K: Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
- RSA 137-L
Chapter 137-L: New Hampshire Polst Registry Act
- RSA 138
Chapter 138: State Sanatorium
- RSA 138-A
Chapter 138-A: Glencliff Home for the ElderlyRepealed
- RSA 139
Chapter 139: Cancer CommissionRepealed
- RSA 140
Chapter 140: Occupational Health
- RSA 141
Chapter 141: Communicable DiseasesRepealed
- RSA 141-A
Chapter 141-A: Critical Health Problems Reporting Act
- RSA 141-B
Chapter 141-B: Chronic Disease Prevention, Assessment and Control1 pending
- RSA 141-C
Chapter 141-C: Communicable Disease2 pending
- RSA 141-D
Chapter 141-D: Uniform Determination of Death Act
- RSA 141-E
Chapter 141-E: Asbestos Management and Control
- RSA 141-F
Chapter 141-F: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Education, Prevention, and Control
- RSA 141-G
Chapter 141-G: Notification of Emergency Response/public Safety Workers After Exposure to Infectious Disease
- RSA 141-H
Chapter 141-H: Genetic Testing
- RSA 141-I
Chapter 141-I: Ear Piercing
- RSA 141-J
Chapter 141-J: Birth Conditions Program
- RSA 142
Chapter 142: Quarantine to Prevent Introduction of DiseaseRepealed
- RSA 142-A
Chapter 142-A: Mosquito Control Policy for State Agencies
- RSA 143
Chapter 143: Sanitary Production and Distribution of Food
- RSA 143-A
Chapter 143-A: Food Service Licensure
- RSA 144
Chapter 144: Feeding of Garbage to SwineRepealed
- RSA 145
Chapter 145: Cold StorageRepealed
- RSA 146
Chapter 146: Purity and Branding of Foods and Drugs; Immature Veal
- RSA 146-A
Chapter 146-A: Oil Discharge or Spillage in Surface Water or Groundwater
- RSA 146-B
Chapter 146-B: Drug Product Selection
- RSA 146-C
Chapter 146-C: Underground Storage Facilities
- RSA 146-D
Chapter 146-D: Oil Discharge and Disposal Cleanup Fund
- RSA 146-E
Chapter 146-E: Fuel Oil Discharge Cleanup FundRepealed
- RSA 146-F
Chapter 146-F: Motor Oil Discharge Cleanup FundRepealed
- RSA 146-G
Chapter 146-G: Gasoline Remediation and Elimination of EthersRepealed
- RSA 147
Chapter 147: Nuisances; Toilets; Drains; Expectoration; Rubbish and Waste
- RSA 147-A
Chapter 147-A: Hazardous Waste Management
- RSA 147-B
Chapter 147-B: Hazardous Waste Cleanup Fund
- RSA 147-C
Chapter 147-C: Hazardous Waste Facility Review
- RSA 147-D
Chapter 147-D: Hazardous Waste Fee
- RSA 147-E
Chapter 147-E: Environmental AuditsRepealed
- RSA 147-F
Chapter 147-F: Brownfields Program
- RSA 148
Chapter 148: Protection of Sources of Water and IceRepealed
- RSA 148-A
Chapter 148-A: Future Supplies of Water for Domestic UseRepealed
- RSA 148-B
Chapter 148-B: New Hampshire Safe Drinking Water ActRepealed
- RSA 149
Chapter 149: Water Pollution and Disposal of WastesRepealed
- RSA 149-A
Chapter 149-A: Marine Toilets and Disposal of Sewage and BoatsRepealed
- RSA 149-B
Chapter 149-B: Aid to Municipalities for Water Pollution ControlRepealed
- RSA 149-C
Chapter 149-C: Sewage Disposal Systems on IslandsRepealed
- RSA 149-D
Chapter 149-D: Pesticides ControlsRepealed
- RSA 149-E
Chapter 149-E: Sewage Disposal SystemsRepealed
- RSA 149-F
Chapter 149-F: Control of Algae and Other Aquatic NuisancesRepealed
- RSA 149-G
Chapter 149-G: Winnipesaukee River Basin ControlRepealed
- RSA 149-H
Chapter 149-H: Hazardous Material Transportation Advisory BoardRepealed
- RSA 149-I
Chapter 149-I: Sewers
- RSA 149-J
Chapter 149-J: New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate Sewage and Waste Disposal Facilities Compact
- RSA 149-K
Chapter 149-K: New Hampshire-Massachusetts Interstate Sewage and Waste Disposal Facilities Compact
- RSA 149-L
Chapter 149-L: Solid Waste ManagementRepealed
- RSA 149-M
Chapter 149-M: Solid Waste Management10 pending
- RSA 149-N
Chapter 149-N: Recycling LogoRepealed
- RSA 149-O
Chapter 149-O: Recycling Market Development Steering CommitteeRepealed
- RSA 149-P
Chapter 149-P: Landowner's Right of Action
- RSA 149-Q
Chapter 149-Q: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Advisory CommissionRepealed
- RSA 149-R
Chapter 149-R: Solid Waste Management Fund
Title XIHospitals and SanitariaChapters 150 to 152 · 13 chapters
- RSA 150
Chapter 150: Department of HospitalsRepealed
- RSA 151
Chapter 151: Residential Care and Health Facility Licensing2 pending
- RSA 151-A
Chapter 151-A: Nursing Home Administrators
- RSA 151-B
Chapter 151-B: Emergency Medical and Trauma ServicesRepealed
- RSA 151-C
Chapter 151-C: Certificate of Need Review of Proposed New Institutional Health ServicesRepealed
- RSA 151-D
Chapter 151-D: Ambulatory Care Clinics
- RSA 151-E
Chapter 151-E: Long-Term Care
- RSA 151-F
Chapter 151-F: Receivership of Nursing Homes and Other Residential Care FacilitiesRepealed
- RSA 151-G
Chapter 151-G: New Hampshire Health Care Quality and Patient Safety Commission
- RSA 151-H
Chapter 151-H: Receivership of Nursing Homes and Other Residential Care Facilities
- RSA 151-I
Chapter 151-I: Special Medicaid Representatives
- RSA 151-J
Chapter 151-J: New Hampshire Health Care Workplace Safety Commission
- RSA 152
Chapter 152: Hospital Survey and Construction LawRepealed
Title XIIPublic Safety and WelfareChapters 153 to 174 · 115 chapters
- RSA 153
Chapter 153: State Board of Fire Control1 pending
- RSA 153-A
Chapter 153-A: Emergency Medical and Trauma Services
- RSA 154
Chapter 154: Firewards, Firefighters, and Fire Hazards
- RSA 154-A
Chapter 154-A: Training of Fire FightersRepealed
- RSA 154-B
Chapter 154-B: Training of Fire FightersRepealed
- RSA 154-C
Chapter 154-C: Training of Fire FightersRepealed
- RSA 155
Chapter 155: Factories, Tenements, Schoolhouses, and Places of Public Accommodation, Resort or Assembly
- RSA 155-A
Chapter 155-A: New Hampshire Building Code1 pending
- RSA 155-B
Chapter 155-B: Hazardous and Dilapidated Buildings
- RSA 155-C
Chapter 155-C: Energy Conservation in Public BuildingsRepealed
- RSA 155-D
Chapter 155-D: Energy Conservation in New Building ConstructionRepealed
- RSA 155-E
Chapter 155-E: Local Regulation Excavations
- RSA 156
Chapter 156: Inspectors of Buildings; Approval of Building PlansRepealed
- RSA 156-A
Chapter 156-A: Adoption of Building Codes by ReferenceRepealed
- RSA 157
Chapter 157: Steam BoilersRepealed
- RSA 157-A
Chapter 157-A: Boilers and Pressure Vessels
- RSA 157-B
Chapter 157-B: Elevators and Accessibility Lifts
- RSA 158
Chapter 158: Explosives and Explosive Substances
- RSA 159
Chapter 159: Pistols and Revolvers
- RSA 159-A
Chapter 159-A: Purchase of Shotguns and RiflesRepealed
- RSA 159-B
Chapter 159-B: Shooting Ranges
- RSA 159-C
Chapter 159-C: Sale of Handguns; Criminal Record CheckRepealed
- RSA 159-D
Chapter 159-D: Criminal Background Checks
- RSA 159-E
Chapter 159-E: Presidential Executive Orders and Statutory Law Relating to the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
- RSA 159-F
Chapter 159-F: Firearm Purchaser's Privacy
- RSA 160
Chapter 160: FireworksRepealed
- RSA 160-A
Chapter 160-A: FireworksRepealed
- RSA 160-B
Chapter 160-B: Fireworks
- RSA 160-C
Chapter 160-C: Permissible Fireworks
- RSA 161
Chapter 161: Human Service1 pending
- RSA 161-A
Chapter 161-A: Food Stamp ProgramRepealed
- RSA 161-B
Chapter 161-B: Support of Dependent Children
- RSA 161-C
Chapter 161-C: Alternative Method of Support Enforcement for Dependent Children
- RSA 161-D
Chapter 161-D: Protective Services to AdultsRepealed
- RSA 161-E
Chapter 161-E: Personal Care for the Severely Physically Disabled
- RSA 161-F
Chapter 161-F: Elderly and Adult Services
- RSA 161-G
Chapter 161-G: Revolving Loan Fund for Nonprofit Child Care ProvidersRepealed
- RSA 161-H
Chapter 161-H: Medical Child Support
- RSA 161-I
Chapter 161-I: Personal Care Services
- RSA 161-J
Chapter 161-J: Assisted Living Residences, Independent Living Retirement Communities, and Housing for Older Persons
- RSA 161-K
Chapter 161-K: New Hampshire Pharmaceutical Assistance Program
- RSA 161-L
Chapter 161-L: New Hampshire Rx Advantage Program
- RSA 161-M
Chapter 161-M: Senior Citizens Bill of Rights
- RSA 161-N
Chapter 161-N: Home Health Care Agency Services
- RSA 162
Chapter 162: Council on Resources and DevelopmentRepealed
- RSA 162-A
Chapter 162-A: Business Finance Authority
- RSA 162-B
Chapter 162-B: Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy
- RSA 162-C
Chapter 162-C: Council on Resources and Development
- RSA 162-D
Chapter 162-D: Acquisition and Disposal of Industrial FacilitiesRepealed
- RSA 162-E
Chapter 162-E: State Ownership of Industrial FacilitiesRepealed
- RSA 162-F
Chapter 162-F: Decommissioning of Nuclear Electric Generating Facilities
- RSA 162-G
Chapter 162-G: Acquisition, Development and Disposal of Industrial Land and Facilities
- RSA 162-H
Chapter 162-H: Energy Facility Evaluation, Siting, Construction and Operation1 pending
- RSA 162-I
Chapter 162-I: Business Finance Authority Revenue Bonds
- RSA 162-J
Chapter 162-J: Acquiring and Leasing Lands for Industrial Development by TownsRepealed
- RSA 162-K
Chapter 162-K: Municipal Economic Development and Revitalization Districts1 pending
- RSA 162-L
Chapter 162-L: Community Development Finance Authority
- RSA 162-M
Chapter 162-M: Private Activity Bond Limit
- RSA 162-N
Chapter 162-N: Economic Revitalization Zone Tax Credits
- RSA 162-O
Chapter 162-O: State Jobs Grant FundRepealed
- RSA 162-P
Chapter 162-P: Research and Development Tax Credit Program
- RSA 162-Q
Chapter 162-Q: Coos County Job Creation Tax Credit
- RSA 162-R
Chapter 162-R: Energy Infrastructure Development and Corridors
- RSA 162-S
Chapter 162-S: Extraterritorial Financing Powers of the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority
- RSA 162-T
Chapter 162-T: Regenerative Manufacturing Workforce Development Program
- RSA 162-U
Chapter 162-U: Coos County Established as Distressed Place-Based Economy
- RSA 162-V
Chapter 162-V: Prohibition on Purchase or Acquisition of Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- RSA 162-W
Chapter 162-W: Child Day Care Creation Tax Credit
- RSA 162-X
Chapter 162-X: Special Assessment Districts
- RSA 162-Y
Chapter 162-Y: Surplus Land Revitalization Program
- RSA 163
Chapter 163: Inter-Departmental Committee on Welfare and InstitutionsRepealed
- RSA 163-A
Chapter 163-A: New England Interstate Planning Compact
- RSA 163-B
Chapter 163-B: Litter Control Law
- RSA 164
Chapter 164: Settlement of PaupersRepealed
- RSA 164-A
Chapter 164-A: Settlement of PersonsRepealed
- RSA 165
Chapter 165: Aid to Assisted Persons1 pending
- RSA 166
Chapter 166: Aid to County Assisted Persons
- RSA 167
Chapter 167: Public Assistance to Blind, Aged, or Disabled Persons, and to Dependent Children2 pending
- RSA 167-A
Chapter 167-A: State Council on AgingRepealed
- RSA 167-B
Chapter 167-B: Marriage Counseling Referral Service
- RSA 167-C
Chapter 167-C: White Cane Law
- RSA 167-D
Chapter 167-D: Service Animals and Search and Rescue Dogs
- RSA 167-E
Chapter 167-E: Public Safety Comfort Dog Certification1 pending
- RSA 168
Chapter 168: Maintenance of Bastard ChildrenRepealed
- RSA 168-A
Chapter 168-A: Uniform Act on Paternity
- RSA 168-B
Chapter 168-B: Parentage
- RSA 169
Chapter 169: Neglected and Delinquent Children and Persons in Need of SupervisionRepealed
- RSA 169-A
Chapter 169-A: Interstate Compact for Juveniles
- RSA 169-B
Chapter 169-B: Delinquent Children1 pending
- RSA 169-C
Chapter 169-C: Child Protection Act1 pending
- RSA 169-D
Chapter 169-D: Children in Need of Services1 pending
- RSA 169-E
Chapter 169-E: Missing Children
- RSA 169-F
Chapter 169-F: Court Ordered Placements
- RSA 169-G
Chapter 169-G: Review of Dispositional Orders in Juvenile Cases
- RSA 169-H
Chapter 169-H: Commission on Juvenile JusticeRepealed
- RSA 170
Chapter 170: Child-Placing and Child-Caring AgenciesRepealed
- RSA 170-A
Chapter 170-A: Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
- RSA 170-B
Chapter 170-B: Adoption
- RSA 170-C
Chapter 170-C: Termination of Parental Rights
- RSA 170-D
Chapter 170-D: New Hampshire Commission on Children and YouthRepealed
- RSA 170-E
Chapter 170-E: Child Day Care, Residential Care, and Child-Placing Agencies1 pending
- RSA 170-F
Chapter 170-F: Adoptive Care ActRepealed
- RSA 170-G
Chapter 170-G: Services for Children, Youth and Families2 pending
- RSA 170-H
Chapter 170-H: Parole of Delinquents1 pending
- RSA 171
Chapter 171: Care and Education of Mentally DeficientRepealed
- RSA 171-A
Chapter 171-A: Services for the Developmentally Disabled
- RSA 171-B
Chapter 171-B: Involuntary Admission for Persons Found Not Competent to Stand Trial
- RSA 172
Chapter 172: New Hampshire Substance Use Disorder Services System
- RSA 172-A
Chapter 172-A: Registration of Halfway HousesRepealed
- RSA 172-B
Chapter 172-B: Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
- RSA 173
Chapter 173: Sexual PsychopathsRepealed
- RSA 173-A
Chapter 173-A: Dangerous Sexual OffendersRepealed
- RSA 173-B
Chapter 173-B: Protection of Persons from Domestic Violence
- RSA 173-C
Chapter 173-C: Confidential Communications Between Victims and Counselors
- RSA 174
Chapter 174: SterilizationRepealed
Title XIIIAlcoholic BeveragesChapters 175 to 180 · 7 chapters
- RSA 175
Chapter 175: Definitions and General Provisions
- RSA 176
Chapter 176: The Liquor Commission1 pending
- RSA 176-A
Chapter 176-A: Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment Fund
- RSA 177
Chapter 177: State Liquor Stores
- RSA 178
Chapter 178: Liquor Licenses and Fees1 pending
- RSA 179
Chapter 179: Enforcement, Requirements and Penalties
- RSA 180
Chapter 180: Beverage Distributor Agreements
Title XIVMilk and Milk ProductsChapters 183 to 185 · 5 chapters
- RSA 183
Chapter 183: Milk ControlRepealed
- RSA 184
Chapter 184: Inspection and Sale of Dairy Products
- RSA 184-A
Chapter 184-A: Northeast Interstate Dairy CompactRepealed
- RSA 184-B
Chapter 184-B: Emergency Dairy Assistance ProgramRepealed
- RSA 185
Chapter 185: Purchase of Milk, ETC., for Resale or ManufactureRepealed
Title XVEducationChapters 186 to 200-O · 75 chapters
- RSA 186
Chapter 186: The State School Organization1 pending
- RSA 186-A
Chapter 186-A: Program of Special EducationRepealed
- RSA 186-B
Chapter 186-B: Education and Training of the Blind
- RSA 186-C
Chapter 186-C: Special Education3 pending
- RSA 186-D
Chapter 186-D: Special Education Risk Management Association
- RSA 187
Chapter 187: The State College and UniversityRepealed
- RSA 187-A
Chapter 187-A: State College and University System2 pending
- RSA 187-B
Chapter 187-B: Environmental Research Advisory CommitteeRepealed
- RSA 188
Chapter 188: Technical Institutes and Area Vocational SchoolsRepealed
- RSA 188-A
Chapter 188-A: Technical Institutes and Vocational-Technical CollegesRepealed
- RSA 188-B
Chapter 188-B: Allied Health Professions
- RSA 188-C
Chapter 188-C: Regulation of Private Trade, Commercial Correspondence, and Other Schools and Correspondence School RepresentativesRepealed
- RSA 188-D
Chapter 188-D: Postsecondary Education CommissionRepealed
- RSA 188-E
Chapter 188-E: Regional Career and Technical Education (cte)
- RSA 188-F
Chapter 188-F: Community College System of New Hampshire
- RSA 188-G
Chapter 188-G: Private Postsecondary Career Schools
- RSA 188-H
Chapter 188-H: Sexual Misconduct at Institutions of Higher Education
- RSA 188-I
Chapter 188-I: Suicide Prevention in Higher Education
- RSA 188-J
Chapter 188-J: Freedom of Speech and Association in Institutions of Higher Education
- RSA 189
Chapter 189: School Boards, Superintendents, Teachers, and Truant Officers; School Census3 pending
- RSA 189-A
Chapter 189-A: Death Benefit for School Employee Killed in Line of Duty
- RSA 189-B
Chapter 189-B: Parental Bill of Rights
- RSA 190
Chapter 190: Council for Teacher Education
- RSA 191
Chapter 191: Teachers' Loyalty
- RSA 192
Chapter 192: Teachers' Retirement SystemRepealed
- RSA 193
Chapter 193: Pupils2 pending
- RSA 193-A
Chapter 193-A: Home Education1 pending
- RSA 193-B
Chapter 193-B: Drug-Free School Zones
- RSA 193-C
Chapter 193-C: Statewide Education Improvement and Assessment Program
- RSA 193-D
Chapter 193-D: Safe School Zones
- RSA 193-E
Chapter 193-E: Adequate Public Education2 pending
- RSA 193-F
Chapter 193-F: Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention1 pending
- RSA 193-G
Chapter 193-G: Persistently Dangerous Schools
- RSA 193-H
Chapter 193-H: School Performance and Accountability1 pending
- RSA 193-I
Chapter 193-I: Math Learning Communities Program in Public Secondary Schools
- RSA 193-J
Chapter 193-J: Suicide Prevention Education
- RSA 193-K
Chapter 193-K: Eating Disorder Education
- RSA 194
Chapter 194: School Districts1 pending
- RSA 194-A
Chapter 194-A: Education Voucher ProgramsRepealed
- RSA 194-B
Chapter 194-B: Chartered Public Schools1 pending
- RSA 194-C
Chapter 194-C: School Administrative Units2 pending
- RSA 194-D
Chapter 194-D: Open Enrollment Schools1 pending
- RSA 194-E
Chapter 194-E: Innovation Schools
- RSA 194-F
Chapter 194-F: Education Freedom Accounts3 pending
- RSA 195
Chapter 195: Cooperative School Districts5 pending
- RSA 195-A
Chapter 195-A: Authorized Regional Enrollment Area (area) Schools
- RSA 195-B
Chapter 195-B: State GuaranteeRepealed
- RSA 195-C
Chapter 195-C: School Building Authority-State Guarantee
- RSA 195-D
Chapter 195-D: New Hampshire Health and Education Financing
- RSA 195-E
Chapter 195-E: Loan Corporations
- RSA 195-F
Chapter 195-F: New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank Educational Institutions Bond Financing Act
- RSA 195-G
Chapter 195-G: College Savings Bond Program
- RSA 195-H
Chapter 195-H: College Tuition Savings Plan
- RSA 195-I
Chapter 195-I: Automated External Defibrillator Advisory CommissionRepealed
- RSA 195-J
Chapter 195-J: New Hampshire Children's Savings Account ProgramRepealed
- RSA 195-K
Chapter 195-K: Achieving a Better Life Experience (able) Savings Account Program
- RSA 197
Chapter 197: School Meetings and Officers
- RSA 198
Chapter 198: School Money4 pending
- RSA 199
Chapter 199: Schoolhouses
- RSA 200
Chapter 200: Health and Sanitation
- RSA 200-A
Chapter 200-A: The New England Higher Education Compact
- RSA 200-B
Chapter 200-B: New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact
- RSA 200-C
Chapter 200-C: Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
- RSA 200-D
Chapter 200-D: State Scholarship ProgramRepealed
- RSA 200-E
Chapter 200-E: Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel
- RSA 200-F
Chapter 200-F: New Hampshire-Maine Interstate School Compact
- RSA 200-G
Chapter 200-G: Compact for Education
- RSA 200-H
Chapter 200-H: Medical Education Loan ProgramRepealed
- RSA 200-I
Chapter 200-I: Veterinary/medical Education Loan ProgramRepealed
- RSA 200-J
Chapter 200-J: Veterinary/medical/optometric Education ProgramRepealed
- RSA 200-K
Chapter 200-K: Optometric Education ProgramRepealed
- RSA 200-L
Chapter 200-L: Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel (northeastern States)
- RSA 200-M
Chapter 200-M: Cart Provider and Sign Language Interpreter Net Tuition Repayment Program
- RSA 200-N
Chapter 200-N: Epinephrine Administration in Postsecondary Educational Institutions and Independent Schools
- RSA 200-O
Chapter 200-O: Computer Science Educator Program
Title XVILibrariesChapters 201 to 202-B · 9 chapters
- RSA 201
Chapter 201: The State LibraryRepealed
- RSA 201-A
Chapter 201-A: The State Library
- RSA 201-B
Chapter 201-B: Interstate Library Compact
- RSA 201-C
Chapter 201-C: Library Development ProgramRepealed
- RSA 201-D
Chapter 201-D: Statewide Library Development System
- RSA 201-E
Chapter 201-E: Museum Property Act
- RSA 202
Chapter 202: Public LibrariesRepealed
- RSA 202-A
Chapter 202-A: Public Libraries
- RSA 202-B
Chapter 202-B: New Hampshire State Government Information Dissemination and Access Act
Title XVIIHousing and RedevelopmentChapters 203 to 205-D · 11 chapters
- RSA 203
Chapter 203: Housing Authorities Law
- RSA 204
Chapter 204: Housing ProjectsRepealed
- RSA 204-A
Chapter 204-A: New Hampshire Housing CommissionRepealed
- RSA 204-B
Chapter 204-B: Housing Finance AgencyRepealed
- RSA 204-C
Chapter 204-C: Housing Finance Authority1 pending
- RSA 204-D
Chapter 204-D: Surplus Lands Housing Program
- RSA 205
Chapter 205: Redevelopment Projects
- RSA 205-A
Chapter 205-A: Regulation of Manufactured Housing Parks
- RSA 205-B
Chapter 205-B: Warranties on Presite Built and Prefabricated Homes
- RSA 205-C
Chapter 205-C: Modular Building Standards
- RSA 205-D
Chapter 205-D: Manufactured Housing Installation Standards
Title XVIIIFish and GameChapters 206 to 215-D · 21 chapters
- RSA 206
Chapter 206: Fish and Game Commission
- RSA 206-A
Chapter 206-A: Annual Commemorative Rifle or Shotgun LotteryRepealed
- RSA 207
Chapter 207: General Provisions as to Fish and Game
- RSA 208
Chapter 208: Game Animals
- RSA 209
Chapter 209: Game Birds; Pigeons
- RSA 209-A
Chapter 209-A: Falconry
- RSA 210
Chapter 210: Fur-Bearing Animals
- RSA 211
Chapter 211: Fish, Shellfish, Lobsters and Crabs
- RSA 212
Chapter 212: Propagation of Fish and Game
- RSA 212-A
Chapter 212-A: Endangered Species Conservation Act1 pending
- RSA 212-B
Chapter 212-B: Nongame Species Management Act
- RSA 212-C
Chapter 212-C: Wildlife Trafficking Prevention
- RSA 213
Chapter 213: Atlantic Marine Fisheries
- RSA 213-A
Chapter 213-A: Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon CompactRepealed
- RSA 214
Chapter 214: Licenses
- RSA 214-A
Chapter 214-A: Fish and Game Agents
- RSA 215
Chapter 215: Registration and Licensing of Guides
- RSA 215-A
Chapter 215-A: Off Highway Recreational Vehicles and Trails1 pending
- RSA 215-B
Chapter 215-B: Northeast Conservation Law Enforcement Compact
- RSA 215-C
Chapter 215-C: Snowmobiles
- RSA 215-D
Chapter 215-D: Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact
Title XIXPublic RecreationChapters 216 to 227-F · 34 chapters
- RSA 216
Chapter 216: Management of Certain Recreational and Historic Sites
- RSA 216-A
Chapter 216-A: Expansion of State Park System
- RSA 216-B
Chapter 216-B: Hampton Harbor Channel and Beach Erosion Control
- RSA 216-C
Chapter 216-C: Back Channels of Portsmouth Harbor
- RSA 216-D
Chapter 216-D: Appalachian National Scenic Trail
- RSA 216-E
Chapter 216-E: Gile ForestRepealed
- RSA 216-F
Chapter 216-F: Multi-Use Statewide Trail System
- RSA 216-G
Chapter 216-G: Pine River State ForestRepealed
- RSA 216-H
Chapter 216-H: Ahern State Park
- RSA 216-I
Chapter 216-I: Recreational Campgrounds and Camping Parks
- RSA 216-J
Chapter 216-J: Hampton Beach Area Commission
- RSA 217
Chapter 217: Shore and Beach Preservation and Development
- RSA 217-A
Chapter 217-A: New Hampshire Native Plant Protection
- RSA 217-B
Chapter 217-B: Freedom's Way Heritage Area and Commission
- RSA 218
Chapter 218: Director of Parks and Recreation
- RSA 219
Chapter 219: Purchasing Authority; Expenses
- RSA 219-A
Chapter 219-A: Retention of Certain State-Owned LandsRepealed
- RSA 220
Chapter 220: Forest Resources Planning ActRepealed
- RSA 221
Chapter 221: Reforestation of Land
- RSA 221-A
Chapter 221-A: Land Conservation Investment ProgramRepealed
- RSA 222
Chapter 222: Examination, Certification and Registration of ArboristsRepealed
- RSA 223
Chapter 223: White Pine BlisterRepealed
- RSA 224
Chapter 224: Forest and Brush Fires; Preventive MeasuresRepealed
- RSA 224-A
Chapter 224-A: Wood Processing MillsRepealed
- RSA 225
Chapter 225: Sawmills and Other Wood-Using IndustriesRepealed
- RSA 225-A
Chapter 225-A: Skiers, Ski Area and Passenger Tramway Safety
- RSA 226
Chapter 226: Northeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection CompactRepealed
- RSA 227
Chapter 227: Aerial Tramways
- RSA 227-A
Chapter 227-A: State Historical CommissionRepealed
- RSA 227-B
Chapter 227-B: Mount Washington Commission
- RSA 227-C
Chapter 227-C: Historic Preservation
- RSA 227-D
Chapter 227-D: Monadnock Advisory Commission
- RSA 227-E
Chapter 227-E: Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission
- RSA 227-F
Chapter 227-F: New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection ProgramRepealed
Title XIX-AForestryChapters 227-G to 227-M · 7 chapters
- RSA 227-G
Chapter 227-G: Policy, Definitions, and Administration
- RSA 227-H
Chapter 227-H: Public Forest Lands: Management, Acquisition, and Lost Taxes
- RSA 227-I
Chapter 227-I: Forest Resources Education, Promotion, and Planning
- RSA 227-J
Chapter 227-J: Timber Harvesting
- RSA 227-K
Chapter 227-K: Forest Health
- RSA 227-L
Chapter 227-L: Woodland Fire Control
- RSA 227-M
Chapter 227-M: Community Heritage Investment Program
Title XXTransportationChapters 228 to 373 · 32 chapters
- RSA 228
Chapter 228: Administration of Transportation Laws4 pending
- RSA 228-A
Chapter 228-A: Federal Highway Grant Anticipation Bonds
- RSA 229
Chapter 229: Highway System in the State
- RSA 230
Chapter 230: State Highways2 pending
- RSA 230-A
Chapter 230-A: Corridor Protection
- RSA 231
Chapter 231: Cities, Towns and Village District Highways
- RSA 231-A
Chapter 231-A: Municipal Trails
- RSA 232
Chapter 232: Counties and County Commissioners
- RSA 233
Chapter 233: Recreational Roads
- RSA 233-A
Chapter 233-A: Access to Public Waters
- RSA 234
Chapter 234: Bridges and Bridge Aid
- RSA 235
Chapter 235: Federal and State Highway Aid
- RSA 236
Chapter 236: Highway Regulation, Protection and Control Regulations2 pending
- RSA 237
Chapter 237: Turnpike System
- RSA 237-A
Chapter 237-A: Turnpike System Revenue Bonds
- RSA 238
Chapter 238: Highway Programs
- RSA 238-A
Chapter 238-A: New Hampshire Transportation Council
- RSA 239
Chapter 239: Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation
- RSA 239-A
Chapter 239-A: Greater Derry-Salem Cooperative Alliance for Regional Transportation (cart)
- RSA 239-B
Chapter 239-B: State Coordinating Council (scc) for Community Transportation in New Hampshire
- RSA 240
Chapter 240: State 10-Year Transportation Improvement Program
- RSA 241
Chapter 241: Autonomous Vehicle Advisory Commission
- RSA 242
Chapter 242: Automated Vehicle Testing and Deployment Pilot Program
- RSA 243
Chapter 243: Formation and Union of Railroad Corporations; Leases and Extensions
- RSA 244
Chapter 244: Railroad Trustees and Holding Companies
- RSA 245
Chapter 245: Laying Out Railroads
- RSA 246
Chapter 246: Crossings, Stations, Fences, Cattle Guards, Bridges, Bridge Guards
- RSA 247
Chapter 247: Railroad Transportation of Passengers, Baggage and Freight
- RSA 248
Chapter 248: Joint, Connecting, and Terminal Service
- RSA 249
Chapter 249: Railroads; Fire Damage and Prevention
- RSA 250
Chapter 250: Maintenance of Parks by Railroads and Bus Lines
- RSA 373
Chapter 373: Crossings, Stations, Fences, Cattle Guards, Bridges, Bridge GuardsMoved
Title XXIMotor VehiclesChapters 259 to 269 · 17 chapters
- RSA 259
Chapter 259: Words and Phrases Defined2 pending
- RSA 260
Chapter 260: Administration of Motor Vehicle Laws
- RSA 261
Chapter 261: Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles2 pending
- RSA 261-A
Chapter 261-A: Special License Plate ProgramRepealed
- RSA 261-B
Chapter 261-B: Multi-Use Decal Plates
- RSA 261-C
Chapter 261-C: Multi-Use Veterans Decal Plates
- RSA 262
Chapter 262: Antitheft Laws, Offenses, Penalties, Habitual Offenders, Arrest of Nonresidents and Abandoned Vehicles2 pending
- RSA 263
Chapter 263: Drivers' Licenses2 pending
- RSA 263-A
Chapter 263-A: Mobile Drivers' Licenses and Non-Driver Identification Cards
- RSA 264
Chapter 264: Accidents and Financial Responsibility
- RSA 265
Chapter 265: Rules of the Road4 pending
- RSA 265-A
Chapter 265-A: Alcohol or Drug Impairment
- RSA 266
Chapter 266: Equipment of Vehicles
- RSA 266-A
Chapter 266-A: Motor Carriers of Passengers
- RSA 267
Chapter 267: New England Truckers Compact
- RSA 268
Chapter 268: Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection and MaintenanceRepealed
- RSA 269
Chapter 269: Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices
Title XXIINavigation; Harbors; Coast SurveyChapters 270 to 272 · 10 chapters
- RSA 270
Chapter 270: Supervision of Navigation; Registration of Boats and Motors; Common Carriers by Water
- RSA 270-A
Chapter 270-A: Use of Houseboats
- RSA 270-B
Chapter 270-B: Abandoned Boats
- RSA 270-C
Chapter 270-C: Adoption of Federal Numbering System for Certain WatercraftRepealed
- RSA 270-D
Chapter 270-D: Boating and Water Safety on New Hampshire Public Waters
- RSA 270-E
Chapter 270-E: Vessel Registration and Numbering
- RSA 271
Chapter 271: Pilots, Harbor Masters, and Public Waters
- RSA 271-A
Chapter 271-A: New Hampshire State Port AuthorityRepealed
- RSA 271-B
Chapter 271-B: Squam Lakes Public Access Trust ProgramRepealed
- RSA 272
Chapter 272: Coast Survey
Title XXIIILaborChapters 273 to 283-A · 34 chapters
- RSA 273
Chapter 273: Department of Labor
- RSA 273-A
Chapter 273-A: Public Employee Labor Relations
- RSA 273-B
Chapter 273-B: Office of State NegotiationsRepealed
- RSA 273-C
Chapter 273-C: Dog and Horse Racing Employees
- RSA 273-D
Chapter 273-D: Personnel Appeals Board
- RSA 273-E
Chapter 273-E: Office of State and Public Sector Labor Relations
- RSA 274
Chapter 274: Employment Offices
- RSA 275
Chapter 275: Protective Legislation
- RSA 275-A
Chapter 275-A: Citizens Job Protection
- RSA 275-B
Chapter 275-B: Governor's Committee on Employment of the HandicappedRepealed
- RSA 275-C
Chapter 275-C: Governor's Commission on Disability
- RSA 275-D
Chapter 275-D: Displaced Homemakers
- RSA 275-E
Chapter 275-E: Whistleblowers' Protection Act
- RSA 275-F
Chapter 275-F: New Hampshire Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
- RSA 275-G
Chapter 275-G: Veterans' Preference Employment Policy
- RSA 275-H
Chapter 275-H: Use of Criminal Records in Employment DecisionsRepealed
- RSA 275-I
Chapter 275-I: Employee Health Sovereignty
- RSA 276
Chapter 276: Employment of MinorsRepealed
- RSA 276-A
Chapter 276-A: Youth Employment Law
- RSA 276-B
Chapter 276-B: Task Force on Work and FamilyRepealed
- RSA 277
Chapter 277: Safety and Health of Employees1 pending
- RSA 277-A
Chapter 277-A: Toxic Substances in the Workplace
- RSA 277-B
Chapter 277-B: Employee Leasing Companies
- RSA 277-C
Chapter 277-C: Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Program
- RSA 278
Chapter 278: Apprenticeship Programs in Trade and Industry
- RSA 279
Chapter 279: Minimum Wage Law1 pending
- RSA 280
Chapter 280: Minimum Wages of Employees in Public WorksRepealed
- RSA 281
Chapter 281: Workers' Compensation LawRepealed
- RSA 281-A
Chapter 281-A: Workers' Compensation
- RSA 282
Chapter 282: Unemployment CompensationRepealed
- RSA 282-A
Chapter 282-A: Unemployment Compensation1 pending
- RSA 282-B
Chapter 282-B: Purchasing Pool for Family and Medical Leave Insurance
- RSA 283
Chapter 283: Preference of Resident Laborers and Veterans
- RSA 283-A
Chapter 283-A: Voluntary Portable Benefit Plans
Title XXIVGames, Amusements, and Athletic ExhibitionsChapters 284 to 287-J · 15 chapters
- RSA 284
Chapter 284: Horse and Dog Racing2 pending
- RSA 284-A
Chapter 284-A: Gaming Regulatory Oversight AuthorityRepealed
- RSA 285
Chapter 285: Boxing and Wrestling Commission
- RSA 286
Chapter 286: Licensing Shows, Open-Air Meetings, Billiard Tables, and Bowling Alleys
- RSA 287
Chapter 287: Beano and Lucky 7Repealed
- RSA 287-A
Chapter 287-A: Raffles
- RSA 287-B
Chapter 287-B: Promotional GamesRepealed
- RSA 287-C
Chapter 287-C: Manufacture of Gambling Machines
- RSA 287-D
Chapter 287-D: Games of Chance1 pending
- RSA 287-E
Chapter 287-E: Bingo and Lucky 7
- RSA 287-F
Chapter 287-F: Tri-State Lotto Compact
- RSA 287-G
Chapter 287-G: Private Driving Instruction and Exhibition Facilities
- RSA 287-H
Chapter 287-H: Fantasy Sports Contests
- RSA 287-I
Chapter 287-I: Sports Betting
- RSA 287-J
Chapter 287-J: Video Lottery Terminals
Title XXVHolidaysChapter 288 · 1 chapters
- RSA 288
Chapter 288: Holidays
Title XXVICemeteries; Burials; Dead BodiesChapters 289 to 291-B · 5 chapters
Title XXVIICorporations, Associations, and Proprietors of Common LandsChapters 292 to 303 · 25 chapters
- RSA 292
Chapter 292: Voluntary Corporations and Associations
- RSA 292-A
Chapter 292-A: Encouragement of Community CollegesRepealed
- RSA 292-B
Chapter 292-B: Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act
- RSA 293
Chapter 293: Corporate Charters
- RSA 293-A
Chapter 293-A: New Hampshire Business Corporation Act
- RSA 293-B
Chapter 293-B: Treatment of New Hampshire Investment Trusts
- RSA 293-C
Chapter 293-C: Benefit Corporations
- RSA 294
Chapter 294: Business CorporationsRepealed
- RSA 294-A
Chapter 294-A: Professional Corporations
- RSA 294-B
Chapter 294-B: Pretended Sales
- RSA 294-C
Chapter 294-C: Fraudulent or Unauthorized Issue of Stock
- RSA 294-D
Chapter 294-D: New Hampshire Digital Signature ActRepealed
- RSA 294-E
Chapter 294-E: Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
- RSA 294-F
Chapter 294-F: New Hampshire Third-Party Litigation Funding Transparency Act1 pending
- RSA 295
Chapter 295: General Powers of Corporations
- RSA 296
Chapter 296: Dividend-Paying Corporations
- RSA 297
Chapter 297: Voting TrustsRepealed
- RSA 298
Chapter 298: Suits Against StockholdersRepealed
- RSA 299
Chapter 299: Corporate Mortgages and Reorganization After Foreclosure
- RSA 300
Chapter 300: Foreign CorporationsRepealed
- RSA 301
Chapter 301: Cooperative Marketing and Rural Electrification Associations
- RSA 301-A
Chapter 301-A: Consumers' Cooperative Associations
- RSA 301-B
Chapter 301-B: Decentralized Autonomous Organizations
- RSA 302
Chapter 302: Registration of Insignia
- RSA 303
Chapter 303: Proprietors of Common Lands
Title XXVIIIPartnershipsChapters 304 to 305-A · 7 chapters
- RSA 304
Chapter 304: General PartnershipsRepealed
- RSA 304-A
Chapter 304-A: Uniform Partnership Act
- RSA 304-B
Chapter 304-B: Uniform Limited Partnership Act
- RSA 304-C
Chapter 304-C: Limited Liability Companies
- RSA 304-D
Chapter 304-D: Professional Limited Liability Companies
- RSA 305
Chapter 305: Limited PartnershipsRepealed
- RSA 305-A
Chapter 305-A: Registration of Foreign Partnerships
Title XXIXReligious SocietiesChapters 306 to 308 · 3 chapters
Title XXXOccupations and ProfessionsChapters 309 to 332-N · 98 chapters
- RSA 309
Chapter 309: AccountancyRepealed
- RSA 309-A
Chapter 309-A: AccountancyRepealed
- RSA 309-B
Chapter 309-B: New Hampshire Accountancy Act
- RSA 310
Chapter 310: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
- RSA 310-A
Chapter 310-A: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
- RSA 310-B
Chapter 310-B: State Licensed or Certified Real Estate Appraisers
- RSA 310-C
Chapter 310-C: Assessing Certification Board
- RSA 311
Chapter 311: Attorneys and Counselors
- RSA 311-A
Chapter 311-A: AuctioneersRepealed
- RSA 311-B
Chapter 311-B: Auctioneers
- RSA 312
Chapter 312: Auctions of Personal PropertyRepealed
- RSA 313
Chapter 313: BarberingRepealed
- RSA 313-A
Chapter 313-A: Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics
- RSA 314
Chapter 314: Electrologists
- RSA 314-A
Chapter 314-A: Body Art
- RSA 315
Chapter 315: Podiatry
- RSA 316
Chapter 316: ChiropracticRepealed
- RSA 316-A
Chapter 316-A: Chiropractic
- RSA 317
Chapter 317: Dentists and DentistryRepealed
- RSA 317-A
Chapter 317-A: Dentists and Dentistry2 pending
- RSA 318
Chapter 318: Pharmacists and Pharmacies1 pending
- RSA 318-A
Chapter 318-A: Uniform Narcotic Drug ActRepealed
- RSA 318-B
Chapter 318-B: Controlled Drug Act2 pending
- RSA 318-C
Chapter 318-C: Model Drug Dealer Liability Act
- RSA 318-D
Chapter 318-D: Methamphetamine-Related Offenses
- RSA 318-E
Chapter 318-E: Controlled and Non-Controlled Pharmaceutical Drug Take-Back Programs
- RSA 319
Chapter 319: EngineeringRepealed
- RSA 319-A
Chapter 319-A: Land SurveyingRepealed
- RSA 319-B
Chapter 319-B: Professional ForestersRepealed
- RSA 319-C
Chapter 319-C: Electricians
- RSA 319-D
Chapter 319-D: State of Emergency Waivers for Out-Of-State Businesses and Employees1 pending
- RSA 320
Chapter 320: Hawkers and PeddlersRepealed
- RSA 321
Chapter 321: Itinerant VendorsRepealed
- RSA 321-A
Chapter 321-A: Carnival-Amusement Operators
- RSA 322
Chapter 322: Junk and Scrap Metal Dealers
- RSA 322-A
Chapter 322-A: Commission to Study the Regulation of Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers, and the Junk or Scrap Metal DealersRepealed
- RSA 323
Chapter 323: Lightning Rod Dealers and SalesmenRepealed
- RSA 323-A
Chapter 323-A: Alarm InstallersRepealed
- RSA 324
Chapter 324: Livestock Dealers, Auctions or Sales RingsRepealed
- RSA 324-A
Chapter 324-A: Livestock Dealers, Auctions and Sales RingsRepealed
- RSA 325
Chapter 325: Embalmers and Funeral Directors1 pending
- RSA 325-A
Chapter 325-A: Cremation of Human Remains
- RSA 326
Chapter 326: NursesRepealed
- RSA 326-A
Chapter 326-A: NursesRepealed
- RSA 326-B
Chapter 326-B: Nurse Practice Act
- RSA 326-C
Chapter 326-C: Occupational Therapists
- RSA 326-D
Chapter 326-D: Midwifery
- RSA 326-E
Chapter 326-E: Respiratory Care Practice
- RSA 326-F
Chapter 326-F: Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing Care Providers Practice
- RSA 326-G
Chapter 326-G: Athletic Trainers
- RSA 326-H
Chapter 326-H: Licensed Dietitians
- RSA 326-I
Chapter 326-I: Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing
- RSA 326-J
Chapter 326-J: Recreational Therapists
- RSA 326-K
Chapter 326-K: Genetic Counselors
- RSA 326-L
Chapter 326-L: Professional Art Therapy
- RSA 326-M
Chapter 326-M: Nurse Agency Registration
- RSA 326-N
Chapter 326-N: Community Health Workers
- RSA 327
Chapter 327: Optometry
- RSA 327-A
Chapter 327-A: Ophthalmic Dispensing
- RSA 328
Chapter 328: Physical TherapyRepealed
- RSA 328-A
Chapter 328-A: Physical Therapy Practice Act
- RSA 328-B
Chapter 328-B: Massage Therapists and Massage Establishments1 pending
- RSA 328-C
Chapter 328-C: Family Mediators
- RSA 328-D
Chapter 328-D: Physician Associates1 pending
- RSA 328-E
Chapter 328-E: Naturopathic Health Care Practice
- RSA 328-F
Chapter 328-F: Allied Health Professionals
- RSA 328-G
Chapter 328-G: Acupuncture
- RSA 328-H
Chapter 328-H: Reflexologists, Structural Integrators, and Asian Bodywork Therapists1 pending
- RSA 328-I
Chapter 328-I: Board of Registration of Medical Technicians
- RSA 328-J
Chapter 328-J: Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
- RSA 329
Chapter 329: Physicians and Surgeons
- RSA 329-A
Chapter 329-A: Plumbers and PlumbingRepealed
- RSA 329-B
Chapter 329-B: Psychologists
- RSA 329-C
Chapter 329-C: Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
- RSA 329-D
Chapter 329-D: Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (psypact)
- RSA 330
Chapter 330: Plumbers
- RSA 330-A
Chapter 330-A: Mental Health Practice1 pending
- RSA 330-B
Chapter 330-B: Licensed Pastoral CounselorsRepealed
- RSA 330-C
Chapter 330-C: Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals1 pending
- RSA 330-D
Chapter 330-D: Mental Health Counseling Compact
- RSA 331
Chapter 331: Real Estate Brokers and SalesmenRepealed
- RSA 331-A
Chapter 331-A: New Hampshire Real Estate Practice Act
- RSA 331-B
Chapter 331-B: Court ReportingRepealed
- RSA 332
Chapter 332: VeterinariansRepealed
- RSA 332-A
Chapter 332-A: Licensing Standards Established
- RSA 332-B
Chapter 332-B: New Hampshire Veterinary Practice Act
- RSA 332-C
Chapter 332-C: School of Veterinarian MedicineRepealed
- RSA 332-D
Chapter 332-D: Sunday Business ActivitiesRepealed
- RSA 332-E
Chapter 332-E: Water Treatment Plant Operators and Water Distribution System Personnel
- RSA 332-F
Chapter 332-F: Rehabilitation Counselors
- RSA 332-G
Chapter 332-G: General Administration of Regulatory Boards and Commissions
- RSA 332-H
Chapter 332-H: Distribution of Publications by Licensing Commissions and BoardsRepealed
- RSA 332-I
Chapter 332-I: Medical Records, Patient Information, and the Health Information Organization Corporation1 pending
- RSA 332-J
Chapter 332-J: Athlete AgentsRepealed
- RSA 332-K
Chapter 332-K: Nursing Care and Consumer Directed Attendant Care Services
- RSA 332-L
Chapter 332-L: Prohibiting Conversion Therapy on Minors
- RSA 332-M
Chapter 332-M: Prohibiting Gender Surgery on Minors
- RSA 332-N
Chapter 332-N: Prohibiting Medical Procedures and Treatments Intended to Alter a Minor's Gender
Title XXXITrade and CommerceChapters 333 to 359-V · 102 chapters
- RSA 333
Chapter 333: Assignments of Accounts ReceivableRepealed
- RSA 334
Chapter 334: Uniform Bills of Lading Act
- RSA 335
Chapter 335: Uniform Warehouse Receipts Act
- RSA 336
Chapter 336: Interest
- RSA 337
Chapter 337: Uniform Negotiable Instruments LawRepealed
- RSA 337-A
Chapter 337-A: Preservation of Private Business Records
- RSA 338
Chapter 338: Gambling Contracts
- RSA 338-A
Chapter 338-A: Prohibited Contracts
- RSA 338-B
Chapter 338-B: Council for Responsible GamblingRepealed
- RSA 339
Chapter 339: Sales of Certain Articles1 pending
- RSA 339-A
Chapter 339-A: Labeling of Hazardous Substances
- RSA 339-B
Chapter 339-B: Sale of Liquid Fuels
- RSA 339-C
Chapter 339-C: Regulation of Gasoline Franchises
- RSA 339-D
Chapter 339-D: Petroleum Inventories
- RSA 339-E
Chapter 339-E: Sales Representatives and Post-Termination Commissions
- RSA 339-F
Chapter 339-F: Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity
- RSA 339-G
Chapter 339-G: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Certain Products
- RSA 340
Chapter 340: Bulky Articles
- RSA 341
Chapter 341: Grading, Packing, Shipping and Sale of ApplesRepealed
- RSA 341-A
Chapter 341-A: ApplesRepealed
- RSA 342
Chapter 342: Grading, Marking, and Sale of EggsRepealed
- RSA 342-A
Chapter 342-A: Grading, Marking and Sale of Maple SyrupRepealed
- RSA 342-B
Chapter 342-B: Grading, Marking, and Sale of HoneyRepealed
- RSA 342-C
Chapter 342-C: Maple and Honey ProductsRepealed
- RSA 343
Chapter 343: Grading and Marking of PotatoesRepealed
- RSA 344
Chapter 344: Purchase, Sale and Transportation of PoultryRepealed
- RSA 345
Chapter 345: Shipment of LivestockRepealed
- RSA 346
Chapter 346: Uniform Sales ActRepealed
- RSA 347
Chapter 347: Inspection of LumberRepealed
- RSA 347-A
Chapter 347-A: Regulation of Equipment DealershipsRepealed
- RSA 348
Chapter 348: Bonded Warehouses
- RSA 349
Chapter 349: Trade Names
- RSA 350
Chapter 350: TrademarksRepealed
- RSA 350-A
Chapter 350-A: Model State Trademark Act
- RSA 350-B
Chapter 350-B: Uniform Trade Secrets Act
- RSA 350-C
Chapter 350-C: Rights to Dies, Molds, Forms and Patterns
- RSA 351
Chapter 351: Branded Containers
- RSA 351-A
Chapter 351-A: Videotape Rental and Sales Records
- RSA 352
Chapter 352: Authors' and Artists' Productions
- RSA 352-A
Chapter 352-A: Copying of Recorded Devices
- RSA 353
Chapter 353: Hotels, Tourist Cabins, ETC.
- RSA 354
Chapter 354: Discrimination in Places of Public AccommodationRepealed
- RSA 354-A
Chapter 354-A: State Commission for Human Rights2 pending
- RSA 354-B
Chapter 354-B: CIVIL Rights Act1 pending
- RSA 355
Chapter 355: Mills and MilldamsRepealed
- RSA 356
Chapter 356: Combinations and Monopolies
- RSA 356-A
Chapter 356-A: Land Sales Full Disclosure Act
- RSA 356-B
Chapter 356-B: Condominium Act
- RSA 356-C
Chapter 356-C: Protection of Tenants in Conversion of Rental Units
- RSA 357
Chapter 357: Fair Trade LawRepealed
- RSA 357-A
Chapter 357-A: Trading Stamp CompaniesRepealed
- RSA 357-B
Chapter 357-B: Regulation of Business Practices Between Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors and DealersRepealed
- RSA 357-C
Chapter 357-C: Regulation of Business Practices Between Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers1 pending
- RSA 357-D
Chapter 357-D: New Motor Vehicle Arbitration
- RSA 357-E
Chapter 357-E: Regulation of Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers of New Trucks
- RSA 357-F
Chapter 357-F: Disclosure of Information Relating to Musical Performances
- RSA 357-G
Chapter 357-G: Event Data Recording Devices in Motor Vehicles
- RSA 358
Chapter 358: Unfair Sales ActRepealed
- RSA 358-A
Chapter 358-A: Regulation of Business Practices for Consumer Protection1 pending
- RSA 358-B
Chapter 358-B: Chain Distributor Schemes
- RSA 358-C
Chapter 358-C: Unfair, Deceptive or Unreasonable Collection Practices
- RSA 358-D
Chapter 358-D: Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repair Facilities
- RSA 358-E
Chapter 358-E: Distributorship Disclosure Act
- RSA 358-F
Chapter 358-F: Sale of Unsafe Used Motor Vehicles; Inspection
- RSA 358-G
Chapter 358-G: Regulation of Auctions
- RSA 358-H
Chapter 358-H: Regulation of Rental Referral Agencies
- RSA 358-I
Chapter 358-I: Health Clubs
- RSA 358-J
Chapter 358-J: Buying Clubs
- RSA 358-K
Chapter 358-K: Regulation of Consumer Credit Transactions
- RSA 358-L
Chapter 358-L: Solar Equipment WarrantiesRepealed
- RSA 358-M
Chapter 358-M: Merchant's Check Acceptance Policies
- RSA 358-N
Chapter 358-N: Prohibited Credit Card Practices in Travel Services
- RSA 358-O
Chapter 358-O: Prizes and Gifts Act
- RSA 358-P
Chapter 358-P: Rent-To-Own Agreement Act
- RSA 358-Q
Chapter 358-Q: Sale of Certain Items
- RSA 358-R
Chapter 358-R: Prescription Discount CardsRepealed
- RSA 358-S
Chapter 358-S: Martial Arts Schools
- RSA 358-T
Chapter 358-T: Prohibition on Balance Billing Covered Persons for Health Care Services
- RSA 358-U
Chapter 358-U: Digital Asset Transaction Kiosks1 pending
- RSA 359
Chapter 359: Weights and MeasuresRepealed
- RSA 359-A
Chapter 359-A: Weights and Measures StandardsRepealed
- RSA 359-B
Chapter 359-B: Consumer Credit Reporting1 pending
- RSA 359-C
Chapter 359-C: Right to Privacy
- RSA 359-D
Chapter 359-D: Credit Services Organizations
- RSA 359-E
Chapter 359-E: Telemarketing
- RSA 359-F
Chapter 359-F: Manufacturer's Right to Indemnification from Purchaser or Lessee
- RSA 359-G
Chapter 359-G: Residential Construction Defects; Dispute Resolution
- RSA 359-H
Chapter 359-H: Computer Spyware
- RSA 359-I
Chapter 359-I: Identity Theft
- RSA 359-J
Chapter 359-J: Deceptive Musical Advertisements or Performances
- RSA 359-K
Chapter 359-K: Economic Strategic Commission to Review the Relationship Between Business and GovernmentRepealed
- RSA 359-L
Chapter 359-L: Commission to Study Business Regulations in New HampshireRepealed
- RSA 359-M
Chapter 359-M: Bad Faith Assertions of Patent Infringement
- RSA 359-N
Chapter 359-N: Regulation of Biometric Information
- RSA 359-O
Chapter 359-O: Sale or Possession of Synthetic Urine and Urine Additives
- RSA 359-P
Chapter 359-P: Frm Victims' Contribution Recovery Fund
- RSA 359-Q
Chapter 359-Q: Sale of Furniture with Flame Retardant Chemicals
- RSA 359-R
Chapter 359-R: Over-The-Counter Rape Test Kit
- RSA 359-S
Chapter 359-S: Food Delivery Platform
- RSA 359-T
Chapter 359-T: Carriage of Household Goods for Hire by Motor Vehicle
- RSA 359-U
Chapter 359-U: Transportation Network Companies
- RSA 359-V
Chapter 359-V: Blockchain Basic Laws1 pending
Title XXXIIChattel MortgagesChapter 360 · 1 chapters
- RSA 360
Chapter 360: Chattel Mortgages
Title XXXIIIConditional SalesChapter 361 · 1 chapters
- RSA 361
Chapter 361: Uniform Conditional Sales Law
Title XXXIII-ARetail Installment SalesChapters 361-A to 361-E · 5 chapters
Title XXXIVPublic UtilitiesChapters 362 to 382 · 47 chapters
- RSA 362
Chapter 362: Definition of Terms; Utilities Exempted
- RSA 362-A
Chapter 362-A: Limited Electrical Energy Producers Act
- RSA 362-B
Chapter 362-B: New Hampshire Energy AuthorityRepealed
- RSA 362-C
Chapter 362-C: Reorganization of Public Service Company of New Hampshire
- RSA 362-D
Chapter 362-D: Electric and Natural Gas VehiclesRepealed
- RSA 362-E
Chapter 362-E: Telecommunications Equipment Assistance ProgramRepealed
- RSA 362-F
Chapter 362-F: Electric Renewable Portfolio Standard3 pending
- RSA 362-G
Chapter 362-G: Commission to Study the Feasibility of Establishing Energy Infrastructure Corridors Within the Existing Transportation Rights of WayRepealed
- RSA 362-H
Chapter 362-H: The Preservation and Use of Renewable Generation to Provide Fuel Diversity
- RSA 362-I
Chapter 362-I: Procurement of Renewable Natural Gas
- RSA 363
Chapter 363: The Public Utilities Commission
- RSA 363-A
Chapter 363-A: Expenses of Public Utilities Commission Against Certain Utilities
- RSA 363-B
Chapter 363-B: Procedures for Termination of Certain Utility Services
- RSA 363-C
Chapter 363-C: Legislative Utility Consumers' CouncilRepealed
- RSA 364
Chapter 364: Municipal Utilities
- RSA 365
Chapter 365: Complaints to the Department of Energy and Proceedings Before the Commission1 pending
- RSA 366
Chapter 366: Affiliates of Public Utilities
- RSA 367
Chapter 367: Formation and Union of Railroad Corporations; Leases and ExtensionsMoved
- RSA 368
Chapter 368: Railroad Trustees and Holding CompaniesMoved
- RSA 369
Chapter 369: Issuance of Stock and Other Securities; General Provisions
- RSA 369-A
Chapter 369-A: Electric Rate Reduction Financing
- RSA 369-B
Chapter 369-B: Electric Rate Reduction Financing and Commission Action
- RSA 370
Chapter 370: Service Equipment of Public Utilities
- RSA 370-A
Chapter 370-A: Use of Customer-Owned Equipment
- RSA 371
Chapter 371: Proceedings to Acquire Property or Rights
- RSA 372
Chapter 372: Laying Out RailroadsMoved
- RSA 372-A
Chapter 372-A: Acquisition of Rail Properties by Public Utilities CommissionRepealed
- RSA 374
Chapter 374: General Regulations1 pending
- RSA 374-A
Chapter 374-A: Authorizing Electric Utilities to Participate in Electric Power Facilities
- RSA 374-B
Chapter 374-B: Municipal Electric Revenue Bonds
- RSA 374-C
Chapter 374-C: Public Utility Bond Financing
- RSA 374-D
Chapter 374-D: Municipal Small Scale Power Facility Bonds
- RSA 374-E
Chapter 374-E: New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank-Small Scale Power Facility Division
- RSA 374-F
Chapter 374-F: Electric Utility Restructuring1 pending
- RSA 374-G
Chapter 374-G: Electric Utility Investment in Distributed Energy Resources
- RSA 374-H
Chapter 374-H: Customer Energy Storage
- RSA 375
Chapter 375: Motor Carriers of PropertyRepealed
- RSA 375-A
Chapter 375-A: Carriage of Household Goods for Hire by Motor VehicleRepealed
- RSA 375-B
Chapter 375-B: Motor Vehicles Carrying Property for HireRepealed
- RSA 376
Chapter 376: Motor Carriers of PassengersRepealed
- RSA 376-A
Chapter 376-A: Transportation Network CompanyRepealed
- RSA 377
Chapter 377: Railroad Transportation of Passengers, Baggage and FreightMoved
- RSA 378
Chapter 378: Rates and Charges1 pending
- RSA 379
Chapter 379: Joint, Connecting, and Terminal ServiceMoved
- RSA 380
Chapter 380: Railroads; Fire Damage and PreventionMoved
- RSA 381
Chapter 381: Railroad PoliceMoved
- RSA 382
Chapter 382: Maintenance of Parks by Railroads and Bus LinesMoved
Title XXXIV-AUniform Commercial CodeChapter 382-A · 1 chapters
- RSA 382-A
Chapter 382-A: Uniform Commercial Code1 pending
Title XXXVBanks and Banking; Loan Associations; Credit UnionsChapters 383 to 397-B · 38 chapters
- RSA 383
Chapter 383: Bank Commissioner
- RSA 383-A
Chapter 383-A: Bank and Credit Union Regulatory and Enforcement1 pending
- RSA 383-B
Chapter 383-B: Depository Bank Act
- RSA 383-C
Chapter 383-C: Trust Company Act
- RSA 383-D
Chapter 383-D: Family Trust Company Act
- RSA 383-E
Chapter 383-E: Credit Union Act
- RSA 384
Chapter 384: General Provisions as to Savings Banks, Trust Companies, and DepositoriesRepealed
- RSA 384-A
Chapter 384-A: Trust Deposits in BanksRepealed
- RSA 384-B
Chapter 384-B: Branch Banking and Holding Company AffiliatesRepealed
- RSA 384-C
Chapter 384-C: Suspension of Banking ActivitiesRepealed
- RSA 384-D
Chapter 384-D: Trust Deposits in BanksRepealed
- RSA 384-E
Chapter 384-E: Complementary Facilities of BanksRepealed
- RSA 384-F
Chapter 384-F: The New Hampshire International Banking Act
- RSA 384-G
Chapter 384-G: Regulation of Revolving Credit Plans
- RSA 384-H
Chapter 384-H: Uniform Special Deposits Act
- RSA 385
Chapter 385: Safe Deposit BoxesRepealed
- RSA 386
Chapter 386: Savings BanksRepealed
- RSA 386-A
Chapter 386-A: Incorporation of Savings BanksRepealed
- RSA 386-B
Chapter 386-B: Reorganization of Mutual Savings Banks into Mutual Holding CompaniesRepealed
- RSA 387
Chapter 387: Investments of Savings BanksRepealed
- RSA 388
Chapter 388: Consolidation of BanksRepealed
- RSA 389
Chapter 389: Conversion Between State and National BanksRepealed
- RSA 389-A
Chapter 389-A: Conversion Between Mutual Savings Banks, Cooperative Banks, Building and Loan Associations, Guaranty Savings Banks, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies, and Savings and Loan AssociationsRepealed
- RSA 390
Chapter 390: Regulation of Trust and Banking CompaniesRepealed
- RSA 391
Chapter 391: Uniform Common Trust Fund Act
- RSA 392
Chapter 392: Incorporation and Management of Trust CompaniesRepealed
- RSA 392-A
Chapter 392-A: Merchant BankingRepealed
- RSA 392-B
Chapter 392-B: Incorporation and Management of Family Trust CompaniesRepealed
- RSA 393
Chapter 393: Building and Loan AssociationsRepealed
- RSA 393-A
Chapter 393-A: Capital Stock ConversionRepealed
- RSA 394
Chapter 394: Credit UnionsRepealed
- RSA 394-A
Chapter 394-A: Powers of Corresponding Federally-Chartered Financial InstitutionsRepealed
- RSA 394-B
Chapter 394-B: Credit UnionsRepealed
- RSA 395
Chapter 395: Liquidation Under Supervision of the Bank Commissioner
- RSA 396
Chapter 396: Regulation, Conservation, and Reorganization Under Direction of the Bank Commissioner
- RSA 397
Chapter 397: Regulation of Banks in Emergencies
- RSA 397-A
Chapter 397-A: Licensing of Nondepository Mortgage Bankers, Brokers, and Servicers
- RSA 397-B
Chapter 397-B: Regulation of Mortgage Loan ServicersRepealed
Title XXXVIPawnbrokers and MoneylendersChapters 398 to 399-G · 10 chapters
- RSA 398
Chapter 398: Pawnbrokers
- RSA 398-A
Chapter 398-A: Second Mortgage Home LoansRepealed
- RSA 399
Chapter 399: Regulation of Small LoansRepealed
- RSA 399-A
Chapter 399-A: Regulation of Small Loans, Title Loans, and Payday Loans
- RSA 399-B
Chapter 399-B: Disclosure of Finance Charges
- RSA 399-C
Chapter 399-C: Lenders of Money
- RSA 399-D
Chapter 399-D: Debt Adjustment Services
- RSA 399-E
Chapter 399-E: Loan Scam Operators
- RSA 399-F
Chapter 399-F: Cash Dispensing MachinesRepealed
- RSA 399-G
Chapter 399-G: Licensing of Money Transmitters
Title XXXVIIInsuranceChapters 400 to 420-Q · 116 chapters
- RSA 400
Chapter 400: The Insurance CommissionerRepealed
- RSA 400-A
Chapter 400-A: Insurance Department2 pending
- RSA 400-B
Chapter 400-B: Market Conduct Record Retention and Production
- RSA 401
Chapter 401: Incorporation and Powers of Insurance Companies
- RSA 401-A
Chapter 401-A: Acquisitions or Offers to Acquire Certain Domestic CorporationsRepealed
- RSA 401-B
Chapter 401-B: Insurance Holding Companies
- RSA 401-C
Chapter 401-C: Own Risk and Solvency Assessment
- RSA 401-D
Chapter 401-D: Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure Act
- RSA 402
Chapter 402: Insurance Companies and Agents
- RSA 402-A
Chapter 402-A: Insider Trading of Securities
- RSA 402-B
Chapter 402-B: Insurance Claims Adjusters
- RSA 402-C
Chapter 402-C: Insurers Rehabilitation and Liquidation
- RSA 402-D
Chapter 402-D: Public Adjusters
- RSA 402-E
Chapter 402-E: Managing General Agents
- RSA 402-F
Chapter 402-F: Reinsurance Intermediaries
- RSA 402-G
Chapter 402-G: Business Transacted with Producer Controlled Property/casualty Act
- RSA 402-H
Chapter 402-H: Third Party Administrators
- RSA 402-I
Chapter 402-I: Interstate Insurance Receivership CompactRepealed
- RSA 402-J
Chapter 402-J: Producer Licensing
- RSA 402-K
Chapter 402-K: Sale of Portable Electronics Insurance
- RSA 402-L
Chapter 402-L: Sale of Travel Insurance
- RSA 402-M
Chapter 402-M: Administrative Supervision
- RSA 402-N
Chapter 402-N: Pharmacy Benefits Managers1 pending
- RSA 402-O
Chapter 402-O: Self-Service Storage Insurance
- RSA 402-P
Chapter 402-P: Pet Insurance
- RSA 403
Chapter 403: Guaranty Fund of Mutual Insurance Companies
- RSA 403-A
Chapter 403-A: Disposal of Assets
- RSA 403-B
Chapter 403-B: Conversion of Mutual Insurers
- RSA 403-C
Chapter 403-C: Disclosure of Material Transactions
- RSA 403-D
Chapter 403-D: Alternative Form of Conversion of Mutual InsurersRepealed
- RSA 403-E
Chapter 403-E: Charitable Gift Annuities Exemption
- RSA 403-F
Chapter 403-F: Mutual Insurance Holding Companies
- RSA 404
Chapter 404: Safety Funds of Fire Insurance CompaniesRepealed
- RSA 404-A
Chapter 404-A: Assessment for Claims Against Insolvent Automobile Insurance CompaniesRepealed
- RSA 404-B
Chapter 404-B: New Hampshire Insurance Guaranty Association
- RSA 404-C
Chapter 404-C: Mandatory Risk Sharing Plans
- RSA 404-D
Chapter 404-D: New Hampshire Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association
- RSA 404-E
Chapter 404-E: Environmental Risk Insurance PoolRepealed
- RSA 404-F
Chapter 404-F: Risk-Based Capital (rbc) for Insurers
- RSA 404-G
Chapter 404-G: Individual Health Insurance Market1 pending
- RSA 404-H
Chapter 404-H: New Hampshire Insurance Guaranty Association Act of 2004
- RSA 404-I
Chapter 404-I: Commission to Study the New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting AssociationRepealed
- RSA 404-J
Chapter 404-J: Commission on the Status of Health Coverage Markets for Individuals and Small EmployersRepealed
- RSA 405
Chapter 405: Foreign Insurance Companies and Their Agents
- RSA 405-A
Chapter 405-A: Risk Retention Act
- RSA 405-B
Chapter 405-B: Nonadmitted Insurance, Multi-State Risks Premium Collection and Disbursement
- RSA 405-C
Chapter 405-C: Multiple-Caregiver Self-Insured Risk Coverage Arrangements
- RSA 406
Chapter 406: Unauthorized Insurers' Process ActRepealed
- RSA 406-A
Chapter 406-A: Unauthorized Insurers False Advertising Process Act
- RSA 406-B
Chapter 406-B: Unauthorized Insurance
- RSA 406-C
Chapter 406-C: Sales of Insurance by Financial Institutions
- RSA 407
Chapter 407: The Fire Insurance Contract and Suits Thereon
- RSA 407-A
Chapter 407-A: Motor Vehicle Warranty AgreementsRepealed
- RSA 407-B
Chapter 407-B: Group Marketing of Motor Vehicle Insurance
- RSA 407-C
Chapter 407-C: Motor Vehicle Road Service, Tourist Service and Repairs
- RSA 407-D
Chapter 407-D: After Market Parts
- RSA 407-E
Chapter 407-E: Granite State Home Mitigation and Resiliency Program
- RSA 408
Chapter 408: Life Insurance
- RSA 408-A
Chapter 408-A: Credit Life and Accident and Health Insurance
- RSA 408-B
Chapter 408-B: Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association of 1996
- RSA 408-C
Chapter 408-C: Interstate Insurance Product Compact
- RSA 408-D
Chapter 408-D: Life Settlements Act
- RSA 408-E
Chapter 408-E: Funding Agreements
- RSA 408-F
Chapter 408-F: Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association of 2019
- RSA 408-G
Chapter 408-G: Structured Settlement Protection
- RSA 409
Chapter 409: Standard Nonforfeiture Law for Life Insurance
- RSA 409-A
Chapter 409-A: Standard Nonforfeiture Law for Individual Deferred Annuities
- RSA 410
Chapter 410: Standard Valuation Law
- RSA 411
Chapter 411: Domestic Life Insurance Companies
- RSA 411-A
Chapter 411-A: Regulation of Investments of Life Insurance Companies
- RSA 412
Chapter 412: Regulation of Forms and Rates for Property and Casualty Insurance
- RSA 412-A
Chapter 412-A: Filing of Aircraft Insurance Policies
- RSA 413
Chapter 413: Insurance Rating OrganizationsRepealed
- RSA 414
Chapter 414: Regulation of Rates for Fire and Certain Casualty InsuranceRepealed
- RSA 414-A
Chapter 414-A: Filing of Aircraft Insurance PoliciesRepealed
- RSA 415
Chapter 415: Accident and Health Insurance2 pending
- RSA 415-A
Chapter 415-A: Standards for Accident and Health Insurance
- RSA 415-B
Chapter 415-B: Premium Finance Companies
- RSA 415-C
Chapter 415-C: Consumer Guaranty Contracts
- RSA 415-D
Chapter 415-D: Long-Term Care Insurance Act
- RSA 415-E
Chapter 415-E: Multiple-Employer Welfare Arrangements
- RSA 415-F
Chapter 415-F: Medicare Supplemental Insurance
- RSA 415-G
Chapter 415-G: Annual Audit of Accident and Health InsurersRepealed
- RSA 415-H
Chapter 415-H: Stop Loss Insurance
- RSA 415-I
Chapter 415-I: Discount Medical Plan Organizations
- RSA 415-J
Chapter 415-J: New Hampshire Telemedicine Act
- RSA 416
Chapter 416: Surety Companies
- RSA 416-A
Chapter 416-A: Title Insurance Code
- RSA 417
Chapter 417: Unfair Insurance Trade Practices1 pending
- RSA 417-A
Chapter 417-A: Refusal to Issue, Cancellation and Refusal to Renew Automobile Insurance
- RSA 417-B
Chapter 417-B: Cancellation, Refusal to Write, Refusal to Renew Certain Property and Liability Insurance
- RSA 417-C
Chapter 417-C: Cancellation or Refusal to Renew Commercial Insurance
- RSA 417-D
Chapter 417-D: Women's Health Care
- RSA 417-E
Chapter 417-E: Coverage for Certain Biologically-Based Mental Illnesses1 pending
- RSA 417-F
Chapter 417-F: Coverage for Emergency Services
- RSA 417-G
Chapter 417-G: Access to Fertility Care
- RSA 418
Chapter 418: Fraternal Benefit Societies
- RSA 419
Chapter 419: Hospital Service CorporationsRepealed
- RSA 420
Chapter 420: Medical Service CorporationsRepealed
- RSA 420-A
Chapter 420-A: Health Service Corporations1 pending
- RSA 420-B
Chapter 420-B: Health Maintenance Organizations1 pending
- RSA 420-C
Chapter 420-C: Preferred Provider Agreements
- RSA 420-D
Chapter 420-D: Continuing Care Communities
- RSA 420-E
Chapter 420-E: Licensure of Medical Utilization Review Entities
- RSA 420-F
Chapter 420-F: Delta Dental Plan of New Hampshire, INC.
- RSA 420-G
Chapter 420-G: Portability, Availability, and Renewability of Health Coverage
- RSA 420-H
Chapter 420-H: Explanation of Benefits
- RSA 420-I
Chapter 420-I: Prohibition of Exclusive Arrangements with Managed Care Insurers
- RSA 420-J
Chapter 420-J: Managed Care Law6 pending
- RSA 420-K
Chapter 420-K: Small Employer Health Reinsurance Pool
- RSA 420-L
Chapter 420-L: Federal Health Care Reform 2010Repealed
- RSA 420-M
Chapter 420-M: Purchasing Alliances
- RSA 420-N
Chapter 420-N: Federal Health Care Reform 2010
- RSA 420-O
Chapter 420-O: Self-Funded Student Health Benefit Plans
- RSA 420-P
Chapter 420-P: Insurance Data Security Law
- RSA 420-Q
Chapter 420-Q: Electronic Delivery of Insurance Documents and Notices
Title XXXVIIISecuritiesChapters 421 to 421-B · 3 chapters
Title XXXIXAeronauticsChapters 422 to 424 · 7 chapters
- RSA 422
Chapter 422: New Hampshire Aeronautics Act
- RSA 422-A
Chapter 422-A: Aircraft Financial ResponsibilityRepealed
- RSA 422-B
Chapter 422-B: Control of Tall Structures
- RSA 422-C
Chapter 422-C: Abandoned Aircraft
- RSA 423
Chapter 423: Municipal Airports
- RSA 423-A
Chapter 423-A: Airport Property Tax Base Sharing
- RSA 424
Chapter 424: Airport Zoning
Title XLAgriculture, Horticulture and Animal HusbandryChapters 425 to 439-A · 23 chapters
- RSA 425
Chapter 425: The Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
- RSA 426
Chapter 426: Standards for Farm Products
- RSA 426-A
Chapter 426-A: Produce Safety
- RSA 427
Chapter 427: Livestock and Meat Inspection
- RSA 428
Chapter 428: Poultry and Poultry Products
- RSA 429
Chapter 429: Beekeeping and Maple and Honey Products
- RSA 430
Chapter 430: Insect Pests and Plant Diseases2 pending
- RSA 431
Chapter 431: Soil and Plant Additives
- RSA 432
Chapter 432: Soil Conservation and Farmland Preservation
- RSA 433
Chapter 433: Seeds, Plants and Nursery Stock
- RSA 433-A
Chapter 433-A: Horticultural Growing Media
- RSA 433-B
Chapter 433-B: Ginseng Production and SaleRepealed
- RSA 433-C
Chapter 433-C: Industrial Hemp Research
- RSA 434
Chapter 434: Marketing and Grading of Certain Commodities
- RSA 435
Chapter 435: Animal Care, Breeding and Feed
- RSA 436
Chapter 436: Diseases of Domestic Animals1 pending
- RSA 436-A
Chapter 436-A: Wildlife Disease Control
- RSA 437
Chapter 437: Sale of Pets and Disposition of Unclaimed Animals
- RSA 437-A
Chapter 437-A: Animal Population Control
- RSA 437-B
Chapter 437-B: Cost of Care Fund
- RSA 438
Chapter 438: Standards for Weights and Measures
- RSA 439
Chapter 439: State Food Security Act
- RSA 439-A
Chapter 439-A: Hemp1 pending
Title XLILiensChapters 444 to 454-C · 20 chapters
- RSA 444
Chapter 444: Statutory Liens on Personal Property
- RSA 445
Chapter 445: Uniform Trust Receipts LawRepealed
- RSA 446
Chapter 446: Factors' LiensRepealed
- RSA 447
Chapter 447: Liens for Labor and Materials
- RSA 447-A
Chapter 447-A: Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien
- RSA 448
Chapter 448: Liens for Board, Lodging; Agistment, Service of Stallion
- RSA 448-A
Chapter 448-A: Liens in Favor of Hospitals and Home Health Care Providers
- RSA 449
Chapter 449: Liens for Cleaning, Pressing, Laundering, ETC.
- RSA 450
Chapter 450: Liens on Motor Vehicles or Aircraft
- RSA 450-A
Chapter 450-A: Liens on Vessels, Boats, and Vessel or Boat Motors
- RSA 451
Chapter 451: Jewelers' Liens
- RSA 451-A
Chapter 451-A: Radio and Television Machine Liens
- RSA 451-B
Chapter 451-B: Liens on Personal Property
- RSA 451-C
Chapter 451-C: Self-Service Storage Facility Liens
- RSA 452
Chapter 452: Liens of Vendors of Monumental Work
- RSA 453
Chapter 453: Liens for Advances for Lumbering or Pulpwood Cutting
- RSA 454
Chapter 454: Liens for Internal Revenue TaxesRepealed
- RSA 454-A
Chapter 454-A: Revised Uniform Federal Tax Lien Registration ActRepealed
- RSA 454-B
Chapter 454-B: Uniform Federal Lien Registration Act
- RSA 454-C
Chapter 454-C: Personal Property Lien Index
Title XLIINotaries, Commissioners, Justices of the Peace, and AcknowledgmentsChapters 455 to 456-B · 5 chapters
Title XLIIIDomestic RelationsChapters 457 to 461-B · 13 chapters
- RSA 457
Chapter 457: Marriages
- RSA 457-A
Chapter 457-A: CIVIL UnionsRepealed
- RSA 458
Chapter 458: Annulment, Divorce and Separation1 pending
- RSA 458-A
Chapter 458-A: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
- RSA 458-B
Chapter 458-B: Income Assignment
- RSA 458-C
Chapter 458-C: Child Support Guidelines1 pending
- RSA 458-D
Chapter 458-D: Parental Rights and Responsibilities and Child Support Impact Seminars
- RSA 458-E
Chapter 458-E: Military Parents' Rights Act
- RSA 459
Chapter 459: Uniform Divorce Recognition Law
- RSA 460
Chapter 460: Husband and Wife
- RSA 461
Chapter 461: AdoptionRepealed
- RSA 461-A
Chapter 461-A: Parental Rights and Responsibilities1 pending
- RSA 461-B
Chapter 461-B: Emancipation
Title XLIVGuardians and ConservatorsChapters 462 to 465 · 9 chapters
- RSA 462
Chapter 462: Guardian and WardRepealed
- RSA 463
Chapter 463: Guardianship of Minors and Estates of Minors
- RSA 463-A
Chapter 463-A: Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
- RSA 464
Chapter 464: Mentally Incompetent Persons, Spendthrifts, ETC., ConservatorsRepealed
- RSA 464-A
Chapter 464-A: Guardians and Conservators
- RSA 464-B
Chapter 464-B: Uniform Principal and Income ActRepealed
- RSA 464-C
Chapter 464-C: Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
- RSA 464-D
Chapter 464-D: Supported Decision-Making
- RSA 465
Chapter 465: Guardianship of Incompetent Veterans, ETC.
Title XLVAnimalsChapters 466 to 470 · 6 chapters
Title XLVILost Property; StraysChapters 471 to 471-D · 5 chapters
- RSA 471
Chapter 471: Strays and Lost GoodsRepealed
- RSA 471-A
Chapter 471-A: Custody and Escheat of Unclaimed and Abandoned Property
- RSA 471-B
Chapter 471-B: Unclaimed and Abandoned Animals
- RSA 471-C
Chapter 471-C: Custody and Escheat of Unclaimed and Abandoned Property
- RSA 471-D
Chapter 471-D: Disposal of Unclaimed Property by Repair Businesses
Title XLVIIBoundaries, Fences and Common FieldsChapters 472 to 476 · 5 chapters
Title XLVIIIConveyances and Mortgages of RealtyChapters 477 to 479-B · 6 chapters
- RSA 477
Chapter 477: Conveyances of Realty and Interests Therein
- RSA 478
Chapter 478: Registers of Deeds
- RSA 478-A
Chapter 478-A: Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act
- RSA 479
Chapter 479: Mortgages of Realty
- RSA 479-A
Chapter 479-A: Unit Ownership of Real Property
- RSA 479-B
Chapter 479-B: Foreclosure Consultants and Pre-Foreclosure Conveyances
Title XLIXHomesteadsChapter 480 · 1 chapters
- RSA 480
Chapter 480: The Homestead Right
Title LWater Management and ProtectionChapters 481 to 489-C · 29 chapters
- RSA 481
Chapter 481: State Dams, Reservoirs and Other Water Conservation Projects
- RSA 482
Chapter 482: Dams, Mills, and Flowage
- RSA 482-A
Chapter 482-A: Fill and Dredge in Wetlands
- RSA 482-B
Chapter 482-B: New Hampshire Water Well Board
- RSA 483
Chapter 483: New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program
- RSA 483-A
Chapter 483-A: New Hampshire Lakes Management and Protection Program
- RSA 483-B
Chapter 483-B: Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act
- RSA 483-C
Chapter 483-C: Public Use of New Hampshire Coastal Shorelands
- RSA 483-D
Chapter 483-D: Winnipesaukee River Watershed
- RSA 483-E
Chapter 483-E: Coastal Risk and Hazards CommissionRepealed
- RSA 483-F
Chapter 483-F: Pcb Assistance
- RSA 484
Chapter 484: Water Management and Protection Compacts
- RSA 485
Chapter 485: New Hampshire Safe Drinking Water Act
- RSA 485-A
Chapter 485-A: Water Pollution and Waste Disposal1 pending
- RSA 485-B
Chapter 485-B: Floating Timber
- RSA 485-C
Chapter 485-C: Groundwater Protection Act
- RSA 485-D
Chapter 485-D: New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate Public Water Supply Compact
- RSA 485-E
Chapter 485-E: Southeast Watershed Alliance
- RSA 485-F
Chapter 485-F: Administration of the Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund
- RSA 485-G
Chapter 485-G: Coastal Marine Natural Resources and Environment Commission
- RSA 485-H
Chapter 485-H: Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (pfas) Fund and Programs
- RSA 485-I
Chapter 485-I: Coastal Program and Fund
- RSA 485-J
Chapter 485-J: Soil and Water Contamination Settlement Trust Fund
- RSA 486
Chapter 486: Aid to Municipalities for Water Pollution Control
- RSA 486-A
Chapter 486-A: Aid to Public Water Systems
- RSA 487
Chapter 487: Control of Marine Pollution and Aquatic Growth
- RSA 488
Chapter 488: Water Management
- RSA 489
Chapter 489: Integrated Land Development Permit
- RSA 489-C
Chapter 489-C: Salt Applicator Certification Option
Title LICourtsChapters 490 to 505 · 36 chapters
- RSA 490
Chapter 490: Supreme Court
- RSA 490-A
Chapter 490-A: Unified Court System
- RSA 490-B
Chapter 490-B: Court Facilities
- RSA 490-C
Chapter 490-C: Guardian Ad Litem Board1 pending
- RSA 490-D
Chapter 490-D: Judicial Branch Family Division
- RSA 490-E
Chapter 490-E: Office of Mediation and Arbitration
- RSA 490-F
Chapter 490-F: Circuit Court
- RSA 490-G
Chapter 490-G: Drug Courts and Alternative Drug Offender Grant Program
- RSA 490-H
Chapter 490-H: Mental Health Courts
- RSA 490-I
Chapter 490-I: Veterans Track
- RSA 490-J
Chapter 490-J: New Hampshire Collaborative Law Act
- RSA 490-K
Chapter 490-K: Judicial Training
- RSA 491
Chapter 491: Superior Court
- RSA 491-A
Chapter 491-A: Judicial Salaries
- RSA 491-B
Chapter 491-B: MagistratesRepealed
- RSA 492
Chapter 492: Disqualification of Justices
- RSA 493
Chapter 493: Tenure of Judges
- RSA 493-A
Chapter 493-A: Retired Judges; Judicial Referees
- RSA 494
Chapter 494: The Judicial Council
- RSA 494-A
Chapter 494-A: Judicial Conduct CommissionRepealed
- RSA 495
Chapter 495: Statements Out of Court
- RSA 496
Chapter 496: Terms of the Superior Court
- RSA 497
Chapter 497: AdjournmentsRepealed
- RSA 498
Chapter 498: Equity Powers and Proceedings
- RSA 498-A
Chapter 498-A: Eminent Domain Procedure Act
- RSA 499
Chapter 499: Clerks of Court
- RSA 500
Chapter 500: JurorsRepealed
- RSA 500-A
Chapter 500-A: Jurors1 pending
- RSA 501
Chapter 501: Justice Courts and CIVIL Proceedings ThereinRepealed
- RSA 501-A
Chapter 501-A: Fees for Justices of the Peace and Municipal Court Clerks
- RSA 502
Chapter 502: Municipal CourtsRepealed
- RSA 502-A
Chapter 502-A: District Courts1 pending
- RSA 503
Chapter 503: Litigation of Small Claims
- RSA 504
Chapter 504: ProbationRepealed
- RSA 504-A
Chapter 504-A: Probationers and Parolees
- RSA 505
Chapter 505: The State Reporter and Reports
Title LIIActions, Process, and Service of ProcessChapters 506 to 513 · 20 chapters
- RSA 506
Chapter 506: Prevention of Frauds and Perjuries
- RSA 507
Chapter 507: Actions1 pending
- RSA 507-A
Chapter 507-A: Defamation by Radio or Television
- RSA 507-B
Chapter 507-B: Bodily Injury Actions Against Governmental Units
- RSA 507-C
Chapter 507-C: Actions for Medical Injury
- RSA 507-D
Chapter 507-D: Product Liability Actions
- RSA 507-E
Chapter 507-E: Medical Injury Actions
- RSA 507-F
Chapter 507-F: Alcoholic Beverage Licensee Liability
- RSA 507-G
Chapter 507-G: Frivolous Actions Against Teachers and Other Education Employees
- RSA 507-H
Chapter 507-H: Expectation of Privacy1 pending
- RSA 507-I
Chapter 507-I: Proceeds of Crime Related to Murder1 pending
- RSA 508
Chapter 508: Limitation of Actions
- RSA 508-A
Chapter 508-A: Uniform Model Choice of Forum Act
- RSA 508-B
Chapter 508-B: Procedure for Advance Payment on Claims for Damages for Bodily Injury, Death or Property Damage
- RSA 509
Chapter 509: Writs and Their Indorsement
- RSA 510
Chapter 510: Service of Writs
- RSA 511
Chapter 511: Attachments
- RSA 511-A
Chapter 511-A: Pre-Judgment Attachment Procedure
- RSA 512
Chapter 512: Trustee Process
- RSA 513
Chapter 513: Arrests and BailRepealed
Title LIIIProceedings in CourtChapters 514 to 526 · 20 chapters
- RSA 514
Chapter 514: Notice, Default, and Abatement
- RSA 515
Chapter 515: Tender, Pleading, and Setoff
- RSA 516
Chapter 516: Witnesses1 pending
- RSA 517
Chapter 517: Depositions
- RSA 517-A
Chapter 517-A: Uniform Foreign Depositions Law
- RSA 518
Chapter 518: Depositions in Perpetual Remembrance
- RSA 519
Chapter 519: Auditors, Referees, and Trials
- RSA 519-A
Chapter 519-A: Professional Malpractice ClaimsRepealed
- RSA 519-B
Chapter 519-B: Screening Panels for Medical Injury ClaimsRepealed
- RSA 519-C
Chapter 519-C: Early Offers for Medical Injury ClaimsRepealed
- RSA 520
Chapter 520: Photographic Copies as EvidenceRepealed
- RSA 521
Chapter 521: Business Records as EvidenceRepealed
- RSA 521-A
Chapter 521-A: Interpreters for the Deaf
- RSA 522
Chapter 522: Blood Test to Determine Paternity
- RSA 523
Chapter 523: Evidence of Death or Other Status Incident to Hostilities
- RSA 524
Chapter 524: Judgments
- RSA 524-A
Chapter 524-A: Revised Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act
- RSA 525
Chapter 525: CostsRepealed
- RSA 525-A
Chapter 525-A: CIVIL Legal Assistance
- RSA 526
Chapter 526: New Trials
Title LIVExecutions, Levies, Bail, and the Relief of Poor DebtorsChapters 527 to 533 · 7 chapters
- RSA 527
Chapter 527: Executions
- RSA 528
Chapter 528: Levy of Executions on Personal Property
- RSA 529
Chapter 529: Levy of Executions on Real Estate
- RSA 530
Chapter 530: Levy of Executions Against Towns and Districts
- RSA 531
Chapter 531: Imprisonment and Prison BondsRepealed
- RSA 532
Chapter 532: Liability of BailRepealed
- RSA 533
Chapter 533: Relief of Poor DebtorsRepealed
Title LVProceedings in Special CasesChapters 534 to 546-C · 29 chapters
- RSA 534
Chapter 534: Habeas Corpus
- RSA 535
Chapter 535: Forfeiture of Grants
- RSA 536
Chapter 536: ReplevinRepealed
- RSA 536-A
Chapter 536-A: Replevin
- RSA 537
Chapter 537: Action of DowerRepealed
- RSA 538
Chapter 538: Partition of Real EstateRepealed
- RSA 539
Chapter 539: Wilful Trespass
- RSA 540
Chapter 540: Actions Against Tenants
- RSA 540-A
Chapter 540-A: Prohibited Practices and Security Deposits
- RSA 540-B
Chapter 540-B: Rental of Shared Facilities1 pending
- RSA 540-C
Chapter 540-C: Vacation or Recreational Rental Units
- RSA 541
Chapter 541: Rehearings and Appeals in Certain Cases
- RSA 541-A
Chapter 541-A: Administrative Procedure Act4 pending
- RSA 541-B
Chapter 541-B: Claims Against the State
- RSA 541-C
Chapter 541-C: Tobacco Manufacturers Not Entering Master Settlement Agreement
- RSA 541-D
Chapter 541-D: Tobacco Product Manufacturers' Failure to Comply
- RSA 542
Chapter 542: Arbitration of Disputes
- RSA 543
Chapter 543: The Relief of Depositaries
- RSA 544
Chapter 544: Remedies for Certain Nuisances
- RSA 544-A
Chapter 544-A: CIVIL Liability for Bad ChecksRepealed
- RSA 544-B
Chapter 544-B: CIVIL Liability for Bad Checks
- RSA 544-C
Chapter 544-C: CIVIL Damages for Willful Concealment
- RSA 545
Chapter 545: Uniform Fraudulent Conveyances ActRepealed
- RSA 545-A
Chapter 545-A: Uniform Fraudulent Transfer ActRepealed
- RSA 545-B
Chapter 545-B: Uniform Voidable Transactions Act
- RSA 546
Chapter 546: Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of SupportRepealed
- RSA 546-A
Chapter 546-A: Uniform CIVIL Liability for Support
- RSA 546-B
Chapter 546-B: Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
- RSA 546-C
Chapter 546-C: Protection of Religious Liberty
Title LVIProbate Courts and Decedents' EstatesChapters 547 to 567-A · 38 chapters
- RSA 547
Chapter 547: Judges of Probate and Their Jurisdiction
- RSA 547-A
Chapter 547-A: Public Guardian OfficesRepealed
- RSA 547-B
Chapter 547-B: Public Guardianship and Protection Program
- RSA 547-C
Chapter 547-C: Partition of Real Estate
- RSA 548
Chapter 548: Registers of Probate
- RSA 549
Chapter 549: Times and Places of Holding Courts of ProbateRepealed
- RSA 550
Chapter 550: Citations and Notice
- RSA 551
Chapter 551: Wills
- RSA 551-A
Chapter 551-A: Uniform International Wills Act
- RSA 552
Chapter 552: Probate of Wills
- RSA 553
Chapter 553: Administrators and Their Appointment
- RSA 554
Chapter 554: Inventory, Accounts, and Dealing with Assets1 pending
- RSA 554-A
Chapter 554-A: Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
- RSA 555
Chapter 555: Embezzlements
- RSA 556
Chapter 556: Suits by and Against Administrators
- RSA 557
Chapter 557: Insolvent EstatesRepealed
- RSA 558
Chapter 558: Appeals from CommissionersRepealed
- RSA 559
Chapter 559: License to Sell Real Estate
- RSA 560
Chapter 560: Rights of Surviving Spouse
- RSA 561
Chapter 561: Descent, Distribution, and Advancements
- RSA 562
Chapter 562: Division of Real Estate Among Heirs and DeviseesRepealed
- RSA 562-A
Chapter 562-A: Effect of Murder on Intestate Succession, Wills, Joint Assets, Life Insurance, and Beneficiary Designations
- RSA 563
Chapter 563: Uniform Simultaneous Death Act
- RSA 563-A
Chapter 563-A: Uniform Testamentary Additions to Trusts Act
- RSA 563-B
Chapter 563-B: Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
- RSA 563-C
Chapter 563-C: Uniform Transfer on Death
- RSA 563-D
Chapter 563-D: Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act
- RSA 564
Chapter 564: Trustees of Estates
- RSA 564-A
Chapter 564-A: Certain Provisions Regarding TrustsRepealed
- RSA 564-B
Chapter 564-B: New Hampshire Trust Code
- RSA 564-C
Chapter 564-C: Uniform Principal and Income Act
- RSA 564-D
Chapter 564-D: Qualified Dispositions in Trust ActRepealed
- RSA 564-E
Chapter 564-E: Uniform Power of Attorney Act
- RSA 564-F
Chapter 564-F: New Hampshire Foundation Act
- RSA 565
Chapter 565: Bonds to the Judge and Suits Thereon
- RSA 566
Chapter 566: Powers of Appointment
- RSA 567
Chapter 567: Appeals from the Court of ProbateRepealed
- RSA 567-A
Chapter 567-A: Appeals from the Court of Probate
Title LVIIInsolvency Proceedings and Assignments for CreditorsChapters 568 to 569 · 2 chapters
Title LVIIIPublic JusticeChapters 570 to 591 · 32 chapters
- RSA 570
Chapter 570: Offenses Against Public Order and Decency, and Other MisbehaviorRepealed
- RSA 570-A
Chapter 570-A: Wiretapping and Eavesdropping
- RSA 570-B
Chapter 570-B: Pen Register, Trap and Trace Devices
- RSA 571
Chapter 571: Offenses Involving MinorsRepealed
- RSA 571-A
Chapter 571-A: Obscene MatterRepealed
- RSA 571-B
Chapter 571-B: Exposing Minors to Harmful Materials
- RSA 571-C
Chapter 571-C: Responsibility to Minors
- RSA 572
Chapter 572: Trespasses and Malicious InjuriesRepealed
- RSA 573
Chapter 573: Offenses Against the National and State FlagsRepealed
- RSA 574
Chapter 574: Use of State Seal, ETC., in Collection of AccountsRepealed
- RSA 575
Chapter 575: Cruelty to AnimalsRepealed
- RSA 575-A
Chapter 575-A: Humane Slaughter LawRepealed
- RSA 575-B
Chapter 575-B: Abusive Treatment of HorsesRepealed
- RSA 575-C
Chapter 575-C: Treatment of HorsesRepealed
- RSA 576
Chapter 576: Punishment of TrampsRepealed
- RSA 577
Chapter 577: Lotteries, Gambling, and WagersRepealed
- RSA 578
Chapter 578: Offenses Against Morality and ReligionRepealed
- RSA 579
Chapter 579: Offenses Against ChastityRepealed
- RSA 580
Chapter 580: Frauds and EmbezzlementsRepealed
- RSA 581
Chapter 581: Forgery and CounterfeitingRepealed
- RSA 582
Chapter 582: Larceny and Receiving Stolen GoodsRepealed
- RSA 583
Chapter 583: Burglary and Breaking Buildings; Burglars' ToolsRepealed
- RSA 583-A
Chapter 583-A: BurglaryRepealed
- RSA 584
Chapter 584: Arson and Burning PropertyRepealed
- RSA 585
Chapter 585: Homicide and Offenses Against the Person
- RSA 586
Chapter 586: Treason and MisprisionRepealed
- RSA 587
Chapter 587: Offenses Against Public Justice and CIVIL GovernmentRepealed
- RSA 588
Chapter 588: Subversive ActivitiesRepealed
- RSA 589
Chapter 589: Sabotage Prevention ActRepealed
- RSA 590
Chapter 590: AttemptsRepealed
- RSA 590-A
Chapter 590-A: Criminal Liability for Conduct of Another; ComplicityRepealed
- RSA 591
Chapter 591: Habitual CriminalsRepealed
Title LIXProceedings in Criminal CasesChapters 592 to 614 · 40 chapters
- RSA 592
Chapter 592: Courts of Criminal Jurisdiction and Proceedings ThereinRepealed
- RSA 592-A
Chapter 592-A: Jurisdiction and Procedure Generally
- RSA 592-B
Chapter 592-B: Criminal Procedure in Superior Court
- RSA 593
Chapter 593: Fingerprinting and Measuring
- RSA 594
Chapter 594: Arrests in Criminal Cases
- RSA 595
Chapter 595: Search WarrantsRepealed
- RSA 595-A
Chapter 595-A: Search Warrants
- RSA 595-B
Chapter 595-B: Administrative Inspection Warrants
- RSA 595-C
Chapter 595-C: Eyewitness Identification Policy
- RSA 596
Chapter 596: ExaminationsRepealed
- RSA 596-A
Chapter 596-A: Preliminary Examinations
- RSA 597
Chapter 597: Bail and Recognizances1 pending
- RSA 598
Chapter 598: Professional BondsmenRepealed
- RSA 598-A
Chapter 598-A: Professional Bondsmen
- RSA 599
Chapter 599: Appeals from Convictions in Circuit Court1 pending
- RSA 600
Chapter 600: Grand Juries1 pending
- RSA 600-A
Chapter 600-A: Multicounty Grand Juries
- RSA 600-B
Chapter 600-B: Multicounty Grand Juries Convened by the Superior CourtRepealed
- RSA 601
Chapter 601: Indictments, Informations, and Complaints
- RSA 602
Chapter 602: Venue
- RSA 603
Chapter 603: Limitation of Prosecutions
- RSA 604
Chapter 604: Rights of Accused
- RSA 604-A
Chapter 604-A: Adequate Representation for Indigent Defendants in Criminal Cases
- RSA 604-B
Chapter 604-B: Public Defender Program
- RSA 605
Chapter 605: Pleas and Refusal to Plead
- RSA 606
Chapter 606: Trial
- RSA 606-A
Chapter 606-A: Agreement on Detainers
- RSA 607
Chapter 607: Sentence and Execution; ParoleRepealed
- RSA 607-A
Chapter 607-A: Uniform Act on Status of Convicted Persons
- RSA 608
Chapter 608: Surety of the Peace
- RSA 609
Chapter 609: Suppression of RiotsRepealed
- RSA 609-A
Chapter 609-A: Mob ActionRepealed
- RSA 610
Chapter 610: Rewards and Compensations to Prosecutors
- RSA 611
Chapter 611: Medical ExaminersRepealed
- RSA 611-A
Chapter 611-A: Office of Chief Medical ExaminerRepealed
- RSA 611-B
Chapter 611-B: Office of the Chief Medical Examiner1 pending
- RSA 612
Chapter 612: Uniform Criminal Extradition Law
- RSA 613
Chapter 613: Summoning Witnesses from Without a State
- RSA 613-A
Chapter 613-A: Uniform Rendition of Prisoners as Witnesses in Criminal Proceedings Act
- RSA 614
Chapter 614: Fresh Pursuit
Title LXCorrection and PunishmentChapters 615 to 623-C · 16 chapters
- RSA 615
Chapter 615: Department of CorrectionsRepealed
- RSA 616
Chapter 616: Pecuniary Penalties and Forfeitures
- RSA 617
Chapter 617: Forfeitures of Personal Property1 pending
- RSA 618
Chapter 618: Fines, Costs, and Discharges
- RSA 619
Chapter 619: Common Jails and Prisoners ThereinRepealed
- RSA 620
Chapter 620: Houses of CorrectionRepealed
- RSA 621
Chapter 621: Youth Development Center
- RSA 621-A
Chapter 621-A: Youth Services Center1 pending
- RSA 622
Chapter 622: The State Prisons
- RSA 622-A
Chapter 622-A: New England Interstate Corrections Compact
- RSA 622-B
Chapter 622-B: Interstate Corrections Compact
- RSA 622-C
Chapter 622-C: International Prisoner Transfers
- RSA 623
Chapter 623: Temporary Removal of Prisoners
- RSA 623-A
Chapter 623-A: Approved Absences from New Hampshire State Prisons
- RSA 623-B
Chapter 623-B: Inmate Litigation
- RSA 623-C
Chapter 623-C: Medical Services for Prisoners
Title LXIActs RepealedChapter 624 · 1 chapters
- RSA 624
Chapter 624: Repeals and Revisions
Title LXIICriminal CodeChapters 625 to 651-F · 42 chapters
- RSA 625
Chapter 625: Preliminary
- RSA 626
Chapter 626: General Principles
- RSA 627
Chapter 627: Justification
- RSA 628
Chapter 628: Responsibility
- RSA 629
Chapter 629: Inchoate Crimes
- RSA 630
Chapter 630: Homicide
- RSA 631
Chapter 631: Assault and Related Offenses3 pending
- RSA 632
Chapter 632: RapeRepealed
- RSA 632-A
Chapter 632-A: Sexual Assault and Related Offenses1 pending
- RSA 633
Chapter 633: Interference with Freedom1 pending
- RSA 634
Chapter 634: Destruction of Property
- RSA 635
Chapter 635: Unauthorized Entries
- RSA 636
Chapter 636: Robbery
- RSA 637
Chapter 637: Theft1 pending
- RSA 638
Chapter 638: Fraud
- RSA 639
Chapter 639: Offenses Against the Family1 pending
- RSA 639-A
Chapter 639-A: Controlled Drug-Related Crimes
- RSA 640
Chapter 640: Corrupt Practices
- RSA 641
Chapter 641: Falsification in Official Matters
- RSA 642
Chapter 642: Obstructing Governmental Operations
- RSA 643
Chapter 643: Abuse of Office
- RSA 644
Chapter 644: Breaches of the Peace and Related Offenses3 pending
- RSA 644-A
Chapter 644-A: Electronic Device Location Information
- RSA 645
Chapter 645: Public Indecency
- RSA 646
Chapter 646: Offenses Against the FlagRepealed
- RSA 646-A
Chapter 646-A: Desecration of the Flag
- RSA 647
Chapter 647: Gambling Offenses
- RSA 648
Chapter 648: Subversive ActivitiesRepealed
- RSA 649
Chapter 649: Sabotage Prevention
- RSA 649-A
Chapter 649-A: Child Sexual Abuse Images
- RSA 649-B
Chapter 649-B: Computer Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevention
- RSA 650
Chapter 650: Obscene Matter
- RSA 650-A
Chapter 650-A: Felonious Use of Firearms
- RSA 650-B
Chapter 650-B: Felonious Use of Body Armor
- RSA 650-C
Chapter 650-C: Negligent Storage of Firearms
- RSA 651
Chapter 651: Sentences
- RSA 651-A
Chapter 651-A: Parole of Prisoners
- RSA 651-B
Chapter 651-B: Registration of Criminal Offenders
- RSA 651-C
Chapter 651-C: Dna Testing of Criminal Offenders
- RSA 651-D
Chapter 651-D: Post-Conviction Dna Testing
- RSA 651-E
Chapter 651-E: Interbranch Criminal and Juvenile Justice Council1 pending
- RSA 651-F
Chapter 651-F: Information and Analysis Center
Title LXIIIElectionsChapters 652 to 671 · 21 chapters
- RSA 652
Chapter 652: General Provisions
- RSA 653
Chapter 653: Election of Officers and Delegates
- RSA 654
Chapter 654: Voters and Checklists
- RSA 655
Chapter 655: Nominations
- RSA 656
Chapter 656: Preparation of Voting Materials1 pending
- RSA 657
Chapter 657: Absentee Voting
- RSA 658
Chapter 658: Pre-Election Procedure1 pending
- RSA 659
Chapter 659: Election Procedure1 pending
- RSA 660
Chapter 660: Post-Election Procedure
- RSA 661
Chapter 661: Vacancies Among Public Officers Elected at State Elections
- RSA 662
Chapter 662: Elective Districts
- RSA 662-A
Chapter 662-A: Division of State Representative Districts of Towns
- RSA 663
Chapter 663: Questions to Voters1 pending
- RSA 664
Chapter 664: Political Expenditures and Contributions
- RSA 665
Chapter 665: Ballot Law Commission
- RSA 666
Chapter 666: Provisions for Purity of Elections
- RSA 667
Chapter 667: Constitutional Conventions and State Party Conventions
- RSA 668
Chapter 668: Provisions for Unincorporated Places
- RSA 669
Chapter 669: Town Elections1 pending
- RSA 670
Chapter 670: Village District Elections
- RSA 671
Chapter 671: School District Elections1 pending
Title LXIVPlanning and ZoningChapters 672 to 679 · 8 chapters
- RSA 672
Chapter 672: General Provisions
- RSA 673
Chapter 673: Local Land Use Boards
- RSA 674
Chapter 674: Local Land Use Planning and Regulatory Powers10 pending
- RSA 675
Chapter 675: Enactment and Adoption Procedures
- RSA 676
Chapter 676: Administrative and Enforcement Procedures
- RSA 677
Chapter 677: Rehearing and Appeal Procedures
- RSA 678
Chapter 678: Community Services and Care Planning Boards
- RSA 679
Chapter 679: Housing Appeals Board1 pending
Constitution
New Hampshire's Constitution is the state's highest law. Part First, the Bill of Rights, states the people's rights and what the state may not do; Part Second, the Form of Government, sets up the House, the Senate, the Governor, the Council and the courts.
It took effect on June 2, 1784, and an amendment becomes part of it only when two thirds of those voting on it approve (Part Second, Article 100; how that works is on The Constitution). The text is as the State of New Hampshire publishes it on NH.gov, read on October 17, 2026, with the state's notes under each article on when it was adopted and amended. The Constitution on NH.gov.
Part First: Bill of Rights
Article 1 Equality of Men; Origin and Object of Government
All men are born equally free and independent; Therefore, all government of right originates from the people, is founded in consent, and instituted for the general good.
- June 2, 1784*
- *The date on which each article was proclaimed as having been adopted is given after each article. This is followed by the year in which amendments were adopted and the subject matter of all the amendments.
Article 2 Natural Rights
All men have certain natural, essential, and inherent rights among which are, the enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring, possessing, and protecting, property; and, in a word, of seeking and obtaining happiness. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by this state on account of race, creed, color, sex or national origin.
- June 2, 1784,
- Amended 1974 adding sentence to prohibit discrimination
Article 2-a The Bearing of Arms
All persons have the right to keep and bear arms in defense of themselves, their families, their property and the state.
- December 1, 1982
Article 2-b Right of Privacy
An individual's right to live free from governmental intrusion in private or personal information is natural, essential, and inherent.
- December 5, 2018
Article 3 Society, its Organization and Purposes
When men enter into a state of society, they surrender up some of their natural rights to that society, in order to ensure the protection of others; and, without such an equivalent, the surrender is void.
- June 2, 1784
Article 4 Rights of Conscience Unalienable
Among the natural rights, some are, in their very nature unalienable, because no equivalent can be given or received for them. Of this kind are the Rights of Conscience.
- June 2, 1784
Article 5 Religious Freedom Recognized
Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience, and reason; and no subject shall be hurt, molested, or restrained, in his person, liberty, or estate, for worshipping God in the manner and season most agreeable to the dictates of his own conscience; or for his religious profession, sentiments, or persuasion; provided he doth not disturb the public peace or disturb others in their religious worship.
- June 2, 1784
Article 6 Morality and Piety
As morality and piety, rightly grounded on high principles, will give the best and greatest security to government, and will lay, in the hearts of men, the strongest obligations to due subjection; and as the knowledge of these is most likely to be propagated through a society, therefore, the several parishes, bodies corporate, or religious societies shall at all times have the right of electing their own teachers, and of contracting with them for their support or maintenance, or both. But no person shall ever be compelled to pay towards the support of the schools of any sect or denomination. And every person, denomination or sect shall be equally under the protection of the law; and no subordination of any one sect, denomination or persuasion to another shall ever be established.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1968 to remove obsolete sectarian references.
Article 7 State Sovereignty
The people of this State have the sole and exclusive right of governing themselves as a free, sovereign, and independent State; and do, and forever hereafter shall, exercise and enjoy every power, jurisdiction, and right, pertaining thereto, which is not, or may not hereafter be, by them expressly delegated to the United States of America in Congress assembled.
- June 2, 1784
Article 8 Accountability of Magistrates and Officers; Public’s Right to Know
All power residing originally in, and being derived from, the people, all the magistrates and officers of government are their substitutes and agents, and at all times accountable to them. Government, therefore, should be open, accessible, accountable and responsive. To that end, the public’s right of access to governmental proceedings and records shall not be unreasonably restricted. The public also has a right to an orderly, lawful, and accountable government. Therefore, any individual taxpayer eligible to vote in the State, shall have standing to petition the Superior Court to declare whether the State or political subdivision in which the taxpayer resides has spent, or has approved spending, public funds in violation of a law, ordinance, or constitutional provision. In such a case, the taxpayer shall not have to demonstrate that his or her personal rights were impaired or prejudiced beyond his or her status as a taxpayer. However, this right shall not apply when the challenged governmental action is the subject of a judicial or administrative decision from which there is a right of appeal by statute or otherwise by the parties to that proceeding.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1976 by providing right of access to governmental proceedings and records.
- Amended 2018 by providing that taxpayers have standing to bring actions against the government
Article 9 No Hereditary Office or Place
No office or place, whatsoever, in government, shall be hereditary the abilities and integrity requisite in all, not being transmissible to posterity or relations.
- June 2, 1784
Article 10 Right of Revolution
Government being instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security, of the whole community, and not for the private interest or emolument of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, whenever the ends of government are perverted, and public liberty manifestly endangered, and all other means of redress are ineffectual, the people may, and of right ought to reform the old, or establish a new government. The doctrine of nonresistance against arbitrary power, and oppression, is absurd, slavish, and destructive of the good and happiness of mankind.
- June 2, 1784
Article 11 Elections and Elective Franchises
All elections are to be free, and every inhabitant of the state of 18 years of age and upwards shall have an equal right to vote in any election. Every person shall be considered an inhabitant for the purposes of voting in the town, ward, or unincorporated place where he has his domicile. No person shall have the right to vote under the constitution of this state who has been convicted of treason, bribery or any willful violation of the election laws of this state or of the United States; but the supreme court may, on notice to the attorney general, restore the privilege to vote to any person who may have forfeited it by conviction of such offenses. The general court shall provide by law for voting by qualified voters who at the time of the biennial or state elections, or of the primary elections therefor, or of city elections, or of town elections by official ballot, are absent from the city or town of which they are inhabitants, or who by reason of physical disability are unable to vote in person, in the choice of any officer or officers to be elected or upon any question submitted at such election. Voting registration and polling places shall be easily accessible to all persons including disabled and elderly persons who are otherwise qualified to vote in the choice of any officer or officers to be elected or upon any question submitted at such election. The right to vote shall not be denied to any person because of the non payment of any tax. Every inhabitant of the state, having the proper qualifications, has equal right to be elected into office.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1903 to provide that in order to vote or be eligible for office a person must be able to read the English language and to write.
- Amended 1912 to prohibit those convicted of treason, bribery or willfull violation of the election laws from voting or holding elective office.
- Amended 1942 to provide for absentee voting in general elections.
- Amended 1956 to provide for absentee voting in primary elections.
- Amended 1968 to provide right to vote not denied because of nonpayment of taxes. Also amended in 1968 to delete an obsolete phrase.
- Amended 1976 to reduce voting age to 18.
- Amended 1984 to provide accessibility to all registration and polling places.
Article 12 Protection and Taxation Reciprocal
Every member of the community has a right to be protected by it, in the enjoyment of his life, liberty, and property; he is therefore bound to contribute his share in the expense of such protection, and to yield his personal service when necessary. But no part of a man’s property shall be taken from him, or applied to public uses, without his own consent, or that of the representative body of the people. Nor are the inhabitants of this State controllable by any other laws than those to which they, or their representative body, have given their consent.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1964 by striking out reference to buying one’s way out of military service.
Article 12-a Power to Take Property Limited
No part of a person's property shall be taken by eminent domain and transferred, directly or indirectly, to another person if the taking is for the purpose of private development or other private use of the property.
- November 7, 2006
Article 13 Conscientious Objectors not Compelled to Bear Arms
No person, who is conscientiously scrupulous about the lawfulness of bearing arms, shall be compelled thereto.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1964 by striking out reference to buying one's way out of military service.
Article 14 Legal Remedies to be Free, Complete, and Prompt
Every subject of this State is entitled to a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all injuries he may receive in his person, property, or character; to obtain right and justice freely, without being obliged to purchase it; completely, and without any denial; promptly, and without delay; conformably to the laws.
- June 2, 1784
Article 15 Right of Accused
No subject shall be held to answer for any crime, or offense, until the same is fully and plainly, substantially and formally, described to him; or be compelled to accuse or furnish evidence against himself. Every subject shall have a right to produce all proofs that may be favorable to himself; to meet the witnesses against him face to face, and to be fully heard in his defense, by himself, and counsel. No subject shall be arrested, imprisoned, despoiled, or deprived of his property, immunities, or privileges, put out of the protection of the law, exiled or deprived of his life, liberty, or estate, but by the judgment of his peers, or the law of the land; provided that, in any proceeding to commit a person acquitted of a criminal charge by reason of insanity, due process shall require that clear and convincing evidence that the person is potentially dangerous to himself or to others and that the person suffers from a mental disorder must be established. Every person held to answer in any crime or offense punishable by deprivation of liberty shall have the right to counsel at the expense of the state if need is shown; this right he is at liberty to waive, but only after the matter has been thoroughly explained by the court.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1966 to provide the right to counsel at state expense if the need is shown.
- Amended 1984 reducing legal requirement proof beyond a reasonable doubt to clear and convincing evidence in insanity hearings.
Article 16 Former Jeopardy; Jury Trial in Capital Cases
No subject shall be liable to be tried, after an acquittal, for the same crime or offense. Nor shall the Legislature make any law that shall subject any person to a capital punishment, (excepting for the government of the army and navy, and the militia in actual service) without trial by jury.
- June 2, 1784
Article 17 Venue of Criminal Prosecutions
In criminal prosecutions, the trial of facts, in the vicinity where they happened, is so essential to the security of the life, liberty and estate of the citizen, that no crime or offense ought to be tried in any other county or judicial district than that in which it is committed; except in any case in any particular county or judicial district, upon motion by the defendant, and after a finding by the court that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had where the offense may be committed, the court shall direct the trial to a county or judicial district in which a fair and impartial trial can be obtained.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 to change "assembly" to: legislature.
- Amended 1978 so that court at defendant’s request may change trial to another county or judicial district.
Article 18 Penalties to be Proportioned to Offenses; True Design of Punishment
All penalties ought to be proportioned to the nature of the offense. No wise Legislature will affix the same punishment to the crimes of theft, forgery, and the like, which they do to those of murder and treason. Where the same undistinguishing severity is exerted against all offenses, the people are led to forget the real distinction in the crimes themselves, and to commit the most flagrant with as little compunction as they do the lightest offenses. For the same reason a multitude of sanguinary laws is both impolitic and unjust. The true design of all punishments being to reform, not to exterminate mankind.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 deleting "those of" after do in 3d sentence and changing "dye" to: offenses.
Article 19 Searches and Seizures Regulated
Every subject hath a right to be secure from all unreasonable searches and seizures of his person, his houses, his papers, and all his possessions. Therefore, all warrants to search suspected places, or arrest a person for examination or trial in prosecutions for criminal matters, are contrary to this right, if the cause or foundation of them be not previously supported by oath or affirmation; and if the order, in a warrant to a civil officer, to make search in suspected places, or to arrest one or more suspected persons or to seize their property, be not accompanied with a special designation of the persons or objects of search, arrest, or seizure; and no warrant ought to be issued; but in cases* and with the formalities, prescribed by law.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 to change order of words.
Article 20 Jury Trial in Civil Causes
In all controversies concerning property, and in all suits between two or more persons except those in which another practice is and has been customary and except those in which the value in controversy does not exceed $1,500 and no title to real estate is involved, the parties have a right to a trial by jury. This method of procedure shall be held sacred, unless, in cases* arising on the high seas and in cases relating to mariners’ wages, the Legislature shall think it necessary hereafter to alter it.
- June 2, 1784
- *"Cases" appears in 1792 parchment copy of constitution. Original constitution had "causes"
- Amended in 1877 to prohibit jury trials unless the amount in controversy exceeds $l00.
- Amended in 1960 to increase the amount to $500 before a jury trial may be requested.
- Amended in 1988 to change $500 to $1,500
Article 21 Jurors; Compensation
In order to reap the fullest advantage of the inestimable privilege of the trial by Jury, great care ought to be taken, that none but qualified persons should be appointed to serve; and such ought to be fully compensated for their travel, time and attendance.
- June 2, 1784
Article 22 Free Speech; Liberty of the Press
Free speech and Liberty of the press are essential to the security of Freedom in a State: They ought, therefore, to be inviolably preserved.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1968 to include free speech.
Article 23 Retrospective Laws Prohibited
Retrospective laws are highly injurious, oppressive, and unjust. No such laws, therefore, should be made, either for the decision of civil causes, or the punishment of offenses.
- June 2, 1784
Article 24 Militia
A well regulated militia is the proper, natural, and sure defense, of a State.
- June 2, 1784
Article 25 Standing Armies
Standing armies are dangerous to liberty, and ought not to be raised, or kept up, without the consent of the Legislature.
- June 2, 1784
Article 26 Military Subject to Civil Power
In all cases, and at all times, the military ought to be under strict subordination to, and governed by, the civil power.
- June 2, 1784
Article 27 Quartering of Soldiers
No soldier in time of peace, shall be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner; and in time of war, such quarters ought not to be made but by the civil authorities in a manner ordained by the Legislature.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended in 1980 substituting "authorities" for "magistrate."
Article 28 Taxes, by Whom Levied
No subsidy, charge, tax, impost, or duty, shall be established, fixed, laid, or levied, under any pretext whatsoever, without the consent of the people, or their Representatives in the Legislature, or authority derived from that body.
- June 2, 1784
Article 28-a Mandated Programs
The state shall not mandate or assign any new, expanded or modified programs or responsibilities to any political subdivision in such a way as to necessitate additional local expenditures by the political subdivision unless such programs or responsibilities are fully funded by the state or unless such programs or responsibilities are approved for funding by a vote of the local legislative body of the political subdivision.
- November 28, 1984
Article 29 Suspension of Laws by Legislature Only
The power of suspending the laws, or the execution of them, ought never to be exercised but by the Legislature, or by authority derived therefrom, to be exercised in such particular cases only as the Legislature shall expressly provide for.
- June 2, 1784
Article 30 Freedom of Speech
The freedom of deliberation, speech, and debate, in either House of the Legislature, is so essential to the rights of the people, that it cannot be the foundation of any action, complaint, or prosecution, in any other Court or place whatsoever.
- June 2, 1784
Article 31 Meetings of Legislature, for What Purposes
The Legislature shall assemble for the redress of public grievances and for making such laws as the public good may require.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 generally rewording sentence and omitting "for correcting, strengthening and confirming the laws."
Article 32 Rights of Assembly, Instruction, and Petition
The People have a right, in an orderly and peaceable manner, to assemble and consult upon the common good, give instructions to their Representatives, and to request of the legislative body, by way of petition or remonstrance, redress of the wrongs done them, and of the grievances they suffer.
- June 2, 1784
Article 33 Excessive Bail, Fines, and Punishments Prohibited
No Magistrate, or Court of Law, shall demand excessive bail or sureties, impose excessive fines, or inflict cruel or unusual punishments.
- June 2, 1784
Article 34 Martial Law Limited
No person can, in any case, be subjected to law martial, or to any pains or penalties by virtue of that law, except those employed in the army or navy, and except the militia in actual service, but by authority of the Legislature.
- June 2, 1784
Article 35 The Judiciary; Tenure of Office, etc.
It is essential to the preservation of the rights of every individual, his life, liberty, property, and character, that there be an impartial interpretation of the laws, and administration of justice. It is the right of every citizen to be tried by judges as impartial as the lot of humanity will admit. It is therefore not only the best policy, but for the security of the rights of the people, that the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court should hold their offices so long as they behave well; subject, however, to such limitations, on account of age, as may be provided by the Constitution of the State; and that they should have honorable salaries, ascertained and established by standing laws.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 to provide for age limitation as provided by the constitution.
Article 36 Pensions
Economy being a most essential virtue in all States, especially in a young one, no pension shall be granted, but in consideration of actual services; and such pensions ought to be granted with great caution, by the Legislature, and never for more than one year at a time.
- June 2, 1784
Article 36-a Use of Retirement Funds
The employer contributions certified as payable to the New Hampshire retirement system or any successor system to fund the system’s liabilities, as shall be determined by sound actuarial valuation and practice, independent of the executive office, shall be appropriated each fiscal year to the same extent as is certified. All of the assets and proceeds, and income therefrom, of the New Hampshire retirement system and of any and all other retirement systems for public officers and employees operated by the state or by any of its political subdivisions, and of any successor system, and all contributions and payments made to any such system to provide for retirement and related benefits shall be held, invested or disbursed as in trust for the exclusive purpose of providing for such benefits and shall not be encumbered for, or diverted to, any other purposes.
- November 28, 1984
Article 37 Separation of Powers
In the government of this State, the three essential powers thereof, to wit, the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial, ought to be kept as separate from, and independent of, each other, as the nature of a free government will admit, or as is consistent with that chain of connection that binds the whole fabric of the Constitution in one indissoluble bond of union and amity.
- June 2, 1784
Article 38 Social Virtues Inculcated
A frequent recurrence to the fundamental principles of the constitution, and a constant adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, industry, frugality, and all the social virtues, are indispensably necessary to preserve the blessings of liberty and good government; the people ought, therefore, to have a particular regard to all those principles in the choice of their officers and representatives, and they have a right to require of their lawgivers and magistrates, an exact and constant observance of them, in the formation and execution of the laws necessary for the good administration of government.
- June 2, 1784
Article 39 Changes in Town and City Charters, Referendum Required
No law changing the charter or form of government of a particular city or town shall be enacted by the legislature except to become effective upon the approval of the voters of such city or town upon a referendum to be provided for in said law. The legislature may by general law authorize cities and towns to adopt or amend their charters or forms of government in any way which is not in conflict with general law, provided that such charters or amendments shall become effective only upon the approval of the voters of each such city or town on a referendum.
- November 16, 1966
Part Second: Form of Government
General Court
Article 1 Name of Body Politic
The people inhabiting the territory formerly called the province of New Hampshire, do hereby solemnly and mutually agree with each other, to form themselves into a free, sovereign and independent Body Politic, or State, by the name of THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
- June 2, 1784
Article 2 Legislature, How Constituted
The Supreme Legislative Power, within this State, shall be vested in the Senate and House of Representatives, each of which shall have a negative on the other.
- June 2, 1784
Article 3 General Court, When to Meet and Dissolve
The senate and house shall assemble biennially on the first Wednesday of December for organizational purposes in even numbered years, and shall assemble annually on the first Wednesday following the first Tuesday in January, and at such other times as they may judge necessary; and shall dissolve and be dissolved at 12:01 A.M. on the first Wednesday of December in even numbered years and shall be styled THE GENERAL COURT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1877 changing annual sessions to biennial sessions.
- Amended 1889 calling for the legislature to meet in January instead of June.
- 1966 amendment permitting annual sessions was ruled invalid in Gerber v. King, 107 NH 495.
- Amended 1974 to permit organizational meetings in December and the January meeting to be on the first Wednesday after the first Tuesday.
- Amended 1984 changing biennial sessions to annual sessions.
Article 4 Power of General Court to Establish Courts
The general court (except as otherwise provided by Article 72 a of Part 2) shall forever have full power and authority to erect and constitute judicatories and courts of record, or other courts, to beholden, in the name of the state, for the hearing, trying, and determining, all manner of crimes, offenses, pleas, processes, plaints, action, causes, matters and things whatsoever arising or happening within this state, or between or concerning persons inhabiting or residing, or brought, within the same, whether the same be criminal or civil, or whether the crimes be capital, or not capital, and whether the said pleas be real, personal or mixed, and for the awarding and issuing execution thereon. To which courts and judicatories, are hereby given and granted, full power and authority, from time to time, to administer oaths or affirmations, for the better discovery of truth in any matter in controversy, or depending before them.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1966 to add exception relating to Art. 72 a, Part 2.
Article 5 Power to Make Laws, Elect Officers, Define Their Powers and Duties, Impose Fines and Assess Taxes; Prohibited from Authorizing Towns to Aid Certain Corporations
And farther, full power and authority are hereby given and granted to the said general court, from time to time, to make, ordain, and establish, all manner of wholesome and reasonable orders, laws, statutes, ordinances, directions, and instructions, either with penalties, or without, so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this constitution, as they may judge for the benefit and welfare of this state, and for the governing and ordering thereof, and of the subjects of the same, for the necessary support and defense of the government thereof, and to name and settle biennially, or provide by fixed laws for the naming and settling, all civil officers within this state, such officers excepted, the election and appointment of whom are hereafter in this form of government otherwise provided for; and to set forth the several duties, powers, and limits, of the several civil and military officers of this state, and the forms of such oaths or affirmations as shall be respectively administered unto them, for the execution of their several offices and places, so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this constitution; and also to impose fines, mulcts, imprisonments, and other punishments, and to impose and levy proportional and reasonable assessments, rates, and taxes, upon all the inhabitants of, and residents within, the said state; and upon all estates within the same; to be issued and disposed of by warrant, under the hand of the governor of this state for the time being, with the advice and consent of the council, for the public service, in the necessary defense and support of the government of this state, and the protection and preservation of the subjects thereof, according to such acts as are, or shall be, in force within the same; provided that the general court shall not authorize any town to loan or give its money or credit directly or indirectly for the benefit of any corporation having for its object a dividend of profits or in any way aid the same by taking its stocks or bonds. For the purpose of encouraging conservation of the forest resources of the state, the general court may provide for special assessments, rates and taxes on growing wood and timber.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing "president" to "governor."
- Amended 1877 changing "annually" to "biennially." Also amended to prohibit towns and cities from loaning money or credit to corporations.
- Amended 1942 to permit a timber tax.
Article 5-a Continuity of Government in Case of Enemy Attack
Notwithstanding any general or special provision of this constitution, the general court, in order to insure continuity of state and local government operations in periods of emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack, shall have the power and the immediate duty to provide for prompt and temporary succession to the powers and duties of public offices, of whatever nature and whether filled by election or appointment, the incumbents of which may become unavailable for carrying on the powers and duties of such offices, and to adopt such other measures as may be necessary and proper for insuring the continuity of governmental operations including but not limited to the financing thereof. In the exercise of the powers hereby conferred the general court shall in all respects conform to the requirements of this constitution except to the extent that in the judgment of the general court so to do would be impracticable or would admit of undue delay.
- November 30, 1942
Article 5-b Power to Provide for Tax Valuations Based on Use
The general court may provide for the assessment of any class of real estate at valuations based upon the current use thereof.
- November 15, 1968
Article 6 Valuation and Taxation
The public charges of government, or any part thereof, may be raised by taxation upon polls, estates, and other classes of property, including franchises and property when passing by will or inheritance; and there shall be a valuation of the estates within the state taken anew once in every five years, at least, and as much oftener as the general court shall order.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1903 to permit taxes on other classes of property including franchises and property passing by inheritances.
Article 6-a Use of Certain Revenues Restricted to Highways
All revenue in excess of the necessary cost of collection and administration accruing to the state from registration fees, operators' licenses, gasoline road tolls or any other special charges or taxes with respect to the operation of motor vehicles or the sale or consumption of motor vehicle fuels shall be appropriated and used exclusively for the construction, reconstruction and maintenance of public highways within this state, including the supervision of traffic thereon and payment of the interest and principal of obligations incurred for said purposes; and no part of such revenues shall, by transfer of funds or otherwise, be diverted to any other purpose whatsoever.
- November 29, 1938
Article 6-b Use of Lottery Revenues Restricted to Educational Purposes
All moneys received from a state-run lottery and all the interest received on such moneys shall, after deducting the necessary costs of administration, be appropriated and used exclusively for the school districts of the state. Such moneys shall be used exclusively for the purpose of state aid to education and shall not be transferred or diverted to any other purpose.
- November 6, 1990
Article 7 Members of Legislature Not to Take Fees or Act as Counsel
No member of the general court shall take fees, be of counsel, or act as advocate, in any cause before either branch of the Legislature; and upon due proof thereof, such member shall forfeit his seat in the Legislature.
- September 5, 1792
Article 8 Open Sessions of Legislature
The doors of the galleries, of each House of the Legislature, shall be kept open to all persons who behave decently, except when the welfare of the state, in the opinion of either branch, shall require secrecy.
- September 5, 1792
House of Representatives
Article 9 Representatives Elected Every Second Year; Apportionment of Representatives
There shall be in the legislature of this state a house of representatives, biennially elected and founded on principles of equality, and representation therein shall be as equal as circumstances will admit. The whole number of representatives to be chosen from the towns, wards, places, and representative districts thereof established hereunder, shall be not less than three hundred seventy-five or more than four hundred. As soon as possible after the convening of the next regular session of the legislature, and at the session in 1971, and every ten years thereafter, the legislature shall make an apportionment of representatives according to the last general census of the inhabitants of the state taken by authority of the United States or of this state. In making such apportionment, no town, ward or place shall be divided nor the boundaries thereof altered.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1877 three times providing for biennial elections; increasing representation from 150 rateable polls to 600; prohibiting towns and wards from being altered so as to increase representation.
- Amended 1942 limiting size of House to between 375 and 400.
- Amended 1964 providing for equal representation.
Article 9-a Legislative Adjustments of Census with Reference to Non-Residents
The general court shall have the power to provide by statute for making suitable adjustments to the general census of the inhabitants of the state taken by the authority of the United States or of this state on account of non residents temporarily residing in this state.
- November 30, 1960
Article 10 Representation of Small Towns Repealed
- June 2, 1784. Small towns grouped together to provide one representative for 150 rateable polls.
- The election meeting was to rotate annually between the towns.
- Amended 1877 increasing districts to 600 inhabitants; rotation of meeting changed to biennially.
- Repealed in 1889. Provisions incorporated into Art. 11.
Article 11 Small Towns; Representation by Districts
When the population of any town or ward, according to the last federal census, is within a reasonable deviation from the ideal population for one or more representative seats, the town or ward shall have its own district of one or more representative seats. The apportionment shall not deny any other town or ward membership in one non-floterial representative district. When any town, ward, or unincorporated place has fewer than the number of inhabitants necessary to entitle it to one representative, the legislature shall form those towns, wards, or unincorporated places into representative districts which contain a sufficient number of inhabitants to entitle each district so formed to one or more representatives for the entire district. In forming the districts, the boundaries of towns, wards, and unincorporated places shall be preserved and contiguous. The excess number of inhabitants of district may be added to the excess number of inhabitants of other districts to form at-large or floterial districts conforming to acceptable deviations. The legislature shall form the representative districts at the regular session following every decennial federal census.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing General Assembly to General Court.
- Amended 1877 changing 150 rateable polls to 600 inhabitants.
- Amended 1889 providing that towns of less than 600 should be represented a proportional amount of time instead of being classed as formerly provided in Art. 10.
- Amended 1942 deleting reference to 600 and providing that small towns should be represented at least once in every 10 years.
- Amended 1964 to permit small towns to be districted for one or more representatives.
- Amended November 7, 2006 to enable towns with sufficient population to have their own representative district and permits the use of floterial districts.
Article 11-a Division of Town, Ward or Place; Representative Districts
Notwithstanding Articles 9 and 11, a law providing for an apportionment to form representative districts under Articles 9 and 11 of Part Second may divide a town, ward or unincorporated place into two or more representative districts if such town, ward or place, by referendum requests such division.
- November 22, 1978 (Rejected in 1976 as proposed by convention, but adopted in 1978 as proposed by the general court and including both representative and senate districts.)
Article 12 Biennial Election of Representatives in November
The members of the House of Representatives shall be chosen biennially, in the month of November, and shall be the second branch of the Legislature.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended twice in 1877 substituting "biennially" for "annually" and "November" for "March."
Article 13 Qualifications of Electors Repealed
- June 2, 1784. All persons qualified to vote in the election of senators shall be entitled to vote within the town, district, parish,or place where they dwell, in the choice of representatives. Note: The phrase "town, district, parish, or place"; was shortened to "district" in engrossed copy of 1792, apparently without authority.
- Repealed in 1976.
Article 14 Representatives, How Elected, Qualifications of
Every member of the house of representatives shall be chosen by ballot; and, for two years, at least, next preceding his election shall have been an inhabitant of this state; shall be, at the time of his election, an inhabitant of the town, ward, place, or district he may be chosen to represent and shall cease to represent such town, ward, place, or district immediately on his ceasing to be qualified as aforesaid.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1852 deleting provision for representatives to have an estate of 100 pounds.
- Amended 1877 deleting requirement that representatives be Protestants.
- Amended 1956 substituting "ward" for "parish."
- Amended 1964 adding word "district."
Article 15 Compensation of the Legislature
The presiding officers of both houses of the legislature, shall severally receive out of the state treasury as compensation in full for their services for the term elected the sum of $250, and all other members thereof, seasonably attending and not departing without license, the sum of $200 and each member shall receive mileage for actual daily attendance on legislative days, but not after the legislature shall have been in session for 45 legislative days or after the first day of July following the annual assembly of the legislature, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that, when a special session shall be called by the governor or by a 2/3 vote of the then qualified members of each branch of the general court, such officers and members shall receive for attendance an additional compensation of $3 per day for a period not exceeding 15 days and the usual mileage. Nothing herein shall prevent the payment of additional mileage to members attending committee meetings or on other legislative business on nonlegislative days.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 requiring state to pay wages instead of town.
- Amended 1889 setting salary for members at $200 and for officers at $250 with $3 per day for special sessions.
- Amended 1960 limiting mileage to 90 legislative days.
- Amended 1984 limiting mileage to 45 legislative days in each annual session.
Article 16 Vacancies in House, How Filled
All intermediate vacancies, in the house of representatives may be filled up, from time to time, in the same manner as biennial elections are made.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1877 changing "annual" to "biennial" elections.
Article 17 House to Impeach Before the Senate
The House of Representatives shall be the Grand Inquest of the State; and all impeachments made by them, shall be heard and tried by the Senate.
- June 2, 1784
Article 18 Money Bills to Originate in House
All money bills shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose, or concur with amendments, as on other bills.
- June 2, 1784
Article 18-a Budget Bills
All sections of all budget bills before the general court shall contain only the operating and capital expenses for the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. No section or footnote of any such budget bill shall contain any provision which establishes, amends or repeals statutory law, other than provisions establishing, amending or repealing operating and capital expenses for the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government.
- November 28, 1984
Article 19 Adjournment
The house of representatives shall have the power to adjourn themselves.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1948 substituting "five" for "two" days as length of adjournment.
- Amended 1966 removing limitation on adjournment.
Article 20 Quorum, What Constitutes
A Majority of the members of the House of Representatives shall be a quorum for doing business: But when less than two thirds of the Representatives elected shall be present, the assent of two thirds of those members shall be necessary to render their acts and proceedings valid.
- June 2, 1784
Article 21 Privileges of Members of Legislature
No member of the House of Representatives, or Senate shall be arrested, or held to bail, on mesne process, during his going to, returning from, or attendance upon, the Court.
- June 2, 1784
Article 22 House to Elect Speaker and Officers, Settle Rules of Proceedings, and Punish Misconduct
The House of Representatives shall choose their own Speaker, appoint their own officers, and settle the rules of proceedings in their own House; and shall be judge of the returns, elections, and qualifications, of its members, as pointed out in this Constitution. They shall have authority to punish, by imprisonment, every person who shall be guilty of disrespect to the House, in its presence, by any disorderly and contemptuous behavior, or by threatening, or illtreating, any of its members; or by obstructing its deliberations; every person guilty of a breach of its privileges, in making arrests for debt, or by assaulting any member during his attendance at any session; in assaulting or disturbing any one of its officers in the execution of any order or procedure of the House; in assaulting any witness, or other person, ordered to attend, by and during his attendance of the House; or in rescuing any person arrested by order of the House, knowing them to be such.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 by adding that the House shall be judge of the returns, elections, and qualifications of its members.
Article 23 Senate and Executive Have Like Powers; Imprisonment Limited
The Senate, Governor and Council, shall have the same powers in like cases; provided, that no imprisonment by either, for any offense, exceeds ten days.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 substituting "governor" for "president."
Article 24 Journals and Laws to be Published; Yeas and Nayes; and Protests
The journals of the proceedings, and all public acts of both houses, of the legislature, shall be printed and published immediately after every adjournment or prorogation; and upon motion made by any one member, duly seconded, the yeas and nays, upon any question, shall be entered, on the journal. And any member of the senate, or house of representatives, shall have a right, on motion made at the time for that purpose to have his protest, or dissent, with the reasons, against any vote, resolve, or bill passed, entered on the journal.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 permitting protest or dissent with reasons to be entered in the journals.
- Amended 1966 requiring roll call requests to be seconded.
Senate
Article 25 Senate, How Constituted
The senate shall consist of twenty four members.
- June 2, 1784. Provided for 12 senators.
- Amended 1792. Generally rephrased specifying term as one year from the first Wednesday in June.
- Amended 1877 increasing senators to 24 and providing for 2 year term.
- Amended 1889 so that term started in January instead of June.
- Amended 1974 deleting reference to term.
Article 26 Senatorial Districts, How Constituted
And that the state may be equally represented in the senate, the legislature shall divide the state into single member districts, as nearly equal as may be in population, each consisting of contiguous towns, city wards and unincorporated places, without dividing any town, city ward or unincorporated place. The legislature shall form the single member districts at its next session after approval of this article by the voters of the state and thereafter at the regular session following each decennial federal census.
- June 2, 1784. Number of senators elected from each district (county) proportioned to taxes paid by each district.
- Amended 1792 dividing the state into 12 senatorial districts still based on proportion of taxes paid by the district.
- Amended 1877 increasing senate to 24 members from single member districts.
- Amended 1964 providing for election of senators on basis of population.
Article 26-a Division of Town, Ward or Place; Senatorial Districts
Notwithstanding Article 26 or any other article, a law providing for an apportionment to form senatorial districts under Article 26 of Part Second may divide a town, ward or unincorporated place into two or more senatorial districts if such town, ward or place by referendum requests such division.
- November 22, 1978
Article 27 Election of Senators
The freeholders and other inhabitants of each district, qualified as in this constitution is provided shall biennially give in their votes for a senator, at some meeting holden in the month of November.
- June 2, 1784. Annual election of senators at annual meeting in March.
- Amended 1792 rewording phrases but not changing the meaning.
- Amended 1877 twice substituting biennial election and sessions for annual elections and sessions and providing for elections in November instead of March.
Article 28 Senators, How and by Whom Chosen; Right of Suffrage Repealed
- June 2, 1784. Senate, first branch of the legislature, elected by male inhabitants 21 years of age and older who pay their own poll tax.
- Amended 1792 changing wording but not the meaning.
- Amended 1877 twice, substituting "biennially" for "annually" and "November" for "March."
- Amended 1958 removing obsolete reference to "male" inhabitants as being the only ones allowed to vote.
- Repealed 1976. Provisions covered by Article 11.
Article 29 Qualifications of Senators
Provided nevertheless, that no person shall be capable of being elected a senator, who is not of the age of thirty years, and who shall not have been an inhabitant of this state for seven years immediately preceding his election, and at the time thereof he shall be an inhabitant of the district for which he shall be chosen. Should such person, after election, cease to be an inhabitant of the district for which he was chosen, he shall be disqualified to hold said position and a vacancy shall be declared therein.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1852 deleting property qualifications.
- Amended 1877 deleting requirements that senators be Protestant.
- Amended 1976 adding provision that a senator is disqualified if he moves from his district.
Article 30 Inhabitant Defined
And every person, qualified as the constitution provides, shall be considered an inhabitant for the purpose of being elected into any office or place within this state, in the town, or ward, where he is domiciled.
- June 2, 178
- Amended 1958 substituting "ward" for "parish, and plantation."
- Amended 1976 twice deleting reference to electing and substituting "is domiciled" for "dwelleth and hath his home."
Article 31 Inhabitants of Unincorporated Places; Their Rights, etc. Repealed
- June 2, 1784. Procedure and qualifications for inhabitants of unincorporated places to vote.
- Amended 1877 twice providing for biennial instead of annual elections in November instead of March.
- Amended 1958 deleting reference to plantations and substituting "wards" for "parishes."
- Repealed 1976. Provisions covered by Part I, Art. 11.
Article 32 Biennial Meetings, How Warned, Governed, and Conducted; Return of Votes, etc.
The meetings for the choice of governor, council and senators, shall be warned by warrant from the selectmen, and governed by a moderator, who shall, in the presence of the selectmen (whose duty it shall be to attend) in open meeting, receive the votes of all the inhabitants of such towns and wards present, and qualified to vote for senators; and shall, in said meetings, in presence of the said selectmen, and of the town or city clerk, in said meetings, sort and count the said votes, and make a public declaration thereof, with the name of every person voted for, and the number of votes for each person; and the town or city clerk shall make a fair record of the same at large, in the town book, and shall make out a fair attested copy thereof, to be by him sealed up and directed to the secretary of state, within five days following the election, with a superscription expressing the purport thereof.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 generally rewording section.
- Amended 1889 substituting "January" for "June" regarding notification to secretary of state.
- Amended 1958 substituting "wards" for "parishes" and added reference to city clerks.
- Amended 1974 substituting "December" for "January" and "twenty" and "thirty" regarding notification to secretary of state.
- Amended 1976 changing notification to 5 days after the election.
Article 33 Secretary of State to Count Votes for Senators and Notify Persons Elected
And that there may be a due meeting of senators and representatives on the first Wednesday of December, biennially, the secretary of state shall, as soon as may be, examine the returned copy of such records; and fourteen days before the first Wednesday of December, he shall issue his summons to such persons as appear to be chosen senators and representatives, by a plurality of votes, to attend and take their seats on that day.
- June 2, 1784. President and 3 of the council to issue summons to senators to take their seats.
- Amended 1792 changing president to governor and specific number of councilors to majority of councilors.
- Amended 1877 changing annually to biennially.
- Amended 1889 changing June to January for beginning of session.
- Amended 1912 substituting "plurality of votes" for "majority of votes."
- Amended 1968 deleting proviso relating to the first year.
- Amended 1974 changing meeting to first Wednesday of December.
- Amended 1976 providing that the secretary of state should examine the returns and notify those elected instead of governor.
Article 34 Vacancies in Senate, How Filled
And in case there shall not appear to be a senator elected, by a plurality of votes, for any district, the deficiency shall be supplied in the following manner, viz. The members of the house of representatives, and such senators as shall be declared elected, shall take the names of the two persons having the highest number of votes in the district, and out of them shall elect, by joint ballot, the senator wanted for such district; and in this manner all such vacancies shall be filled up, in every district of the state and in case the person receiving a plurality of votes in any district is found by the Senate not to be qualified to be seated, a new election shall be held forthwith in said district. All vacancies in the senate arising by death, removal out of the state, or otherwise, except from failure to elect, shall be filled by a new election by the people of the district upon the requisition of the governor and council, as soon as may be after such vacancies shall happen.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 generally rewording section.
- Amended 1889 adding provisions for new elections in case of vacancies.
- Amended 1912 providing for plurality of votes instead of majority.
- Amended 1968 providing for new election if person elected is not qualified.
Article 35 Senate, Judges of Their Own Elections
The senate shall be final judges of the elections, returns, and qualifications, of their own members, as pointed out in this constitution.
- June 2, 1784
Article 36 Adjournment
The senate shall have power to adjourn themselves, and whenever they shall sit on the trial of any impeachment, they may adjourn to such time and place as they may think proper although the legislature be not assembled on such day, or at such place.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 adding proviso relating to impeachment.
- Amended 1948 increasing adjournment from 2 days to 5 days.
- Amended 1966 deleting limitation on adjournment.
Article 37 Senate to Elect Their Own Officers; Quorum
The senate shall appoint their president and other officers, and determine their own rules of proceedings: And not less than thirteen members of the senate shall make a quorum for doing business; and when less than sixteen senators shall be present, the assent of ten, at least, shall be necessary to render their acts and proceedings valid.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 adding "president."
- Amended 1877 increasing quorum from 7 to 13 and changing assent of 5 when less than 8 present to assent of 10 when less than 16 present.
Article 38 Senate to Try Impeachments; Mode of Proceeding
The senate shall be a court, with full power and authority to hear, try, and determine, all impeachments made by the house of representatives against any officer or officers of the state, for bribery, corruption, malpractice or maladministration, in office; with full power to issue summons, or compulsory process, for convening witnesses before them: But previous to the trial of any such impeachment, the members of the senate shall respectively be sworn truly and impartially to try and determine the charge in question, according to evidence. And every officer, impeached for bribery, corruption, malpractice or maladministration in office, shall be served with an attested copy of the impeachment, and order of the senate thereon with such citation as the senate may direct, setting forth the time and place of their sitting to try the impeachment; which service shall be made by the sheriff, or such other sworn officer as the senate may appoint, at least fourteen days previous to the time of trial; and such citation being duly served and returned, the senate may proceed in the hearing of the impeachment, giving the person impeached, if he shall appear, full liberty of producing witnesses and proofs, and of making his defense, by himself and counsel, and may also, upon his refusing or neglecting to appear hear the proofs in support of the impeachment, and render judgment thereon, his nonappearance notwithstanding; and such judgment shall have the same force and effect as if the person impeached had appeared and pleaded in the trial.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 adding mode of proceeding.
Article 39 Judgment on Impeachment Limited
Their judgment, however, shall not extend further than removal from office, disqualification to hold or enjoy any place of honor, trust, or profit, under this state, but the party so convicted, shall nevertheless be liable to indictment, trial, judgment, and punishment, according to the laws of the land.
- June 2, 1784
Article 40 Chief Justice to Preside on Impeachment of Governor
Whenever the Governor shall be impeached, the chief justice of the supreme judicial court, shall, during the trial, preside in the senate, but have no vote therein.
- September 5, 1792
Executive Power – Governor
Article 41 Governor, Supreme Executive Magistrate
There shall be a supreme executive magistrate, who shall be styled the Governor of the State of New Hampshire, and whose title shall be His Excellency. The executive power of the state is vested in the governor. The governor shall be responsible for the faithful execution of the laws. He may, by appropriate court action or proceeding brought in the name of the state, enforce compliance with any constitutional or legislative mandate, or restrain violation of any constitutional or legislative power, duty, or right, by any officer, department or agency of the state. This authority shall not be construed to authorize any action or proceedings against the legislative or judicial branches.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 substituting "Governor" for "President."
- Amended 1966 clarifying and reinforcing executive powers of the governor.
Article 42 Election of Governor, Return of Votes; Electors; If No Choice, Legislature to Elect One of Two Highest Candidates; Qualifications for Governor
The governor shall be chosen biennially in the month of November; and the votes for governor shall be received, sorted, counted, certified and returned, in the same manner as the votes for senators; and the secretary shall lay the same before the senate and house of representatives, on the first Wednesday following the first Tuesday of January to be by them examined, and in case of an election by a plurality of votes through the state, the choice shall be by them declared and published. And the qualifications of electors of the governor shall be the same as those for senators; and if no person shall have a plurality of votes, the senate and house of representatives shall, by joint ballot elect one of the two persons, having the highest number of votes, who shall be declared governor. And no person shall be eligible to this office, unless at the time of his election, he shall have been an inhabitant of this state for 7 years next preceding, and unless he shall be of the age of 30 years.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 deleting specifics of handling votes at town meeting.
- Amended 1852 removing property qualification for holding office.
- Amended 1877 three times: biennial elections replacing annual; elections in November instead of March; deleting provision that office holders be of protestant religion.
- Amended 1889 changing June to January for the secretary of state to lay the votes before the house and senate.
- Amended 19l2 requiring a plurality instead of majority for election of governor.
- Amended 1982 changing first Wednesday of January to Wednesday after the first Tuesday.
Article 43 In Cases of Disagreement Governor to Adjourn or Prorogue Legislature; If Causes Exist, May Convene Them Elsewhere
In cases of disagreement between the two houses, with regard to the time or place of adjournment or prorogation, the governor, with advice of council, shall have a right to adjourn or prorogue the general court, not exceeding ninety days at any one time, as he may determine the public good may require, and he shall dissolve the same on the first Wednesday of December biennially. And, in cases whereby dangers may arise to the health or lives of the members from their attendance at the general court at any place, the governor may direct the session to be holden at some other the most convenient place within the state.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 twice changing president to governor and inserting "place" of adjournment.
- Amended 1889 changing June to January for time of dissolving house and senate.
- Amended 1974 providing for the legislature to be dissolved on the first Wednesday of December.
- Amended 1980 removing "infectious distemper" as a reason for the governor to convene the legislature at a different place.
Article 44 Veto to Bills
Every bill which shall have passed both houses of the general court, shall, before it becomes a law, be presented to the governor, if he approves, he shall sign it, but if not, he shall return it, with his objections, to that house in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the objections at large on their journal, and proceed to reconsider it; if after such reconsideration, two thirds of that house shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with such objections, to the other house, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and, if approved by two thirds of that house, it shall become a law. But in all such cases the votes of both houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of persons, voting for or against the bill, shall be entered on the journal of each house respectively. If any bill shall not be returned by the governor within five days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall be a law in like manner as if he had signed it unless the legislature, by their adjournment, prevent its return, in which case it shall not be a law.
- September 5, 1792
Article 45 Resolves to Be Treated Like Bills
Every resolve shall be presented to the governor, and before the same shall take effect, shall be approved by him, or being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by the senate and house of representatives, according to the rules and limitations prescribed in the case of a bill.
- September 5, 1792
Article 46 Nomination and Appointment of Officers
All judicial officers, the attorney general, and all officers of the navy, and general and field officers of the militia, shall be nominated and appointed by the governor and council; and every such nomination shall be made at least three days prior to such appointment; and no appointment shall take place, unless a majority of the council agree thereto.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 making minor changes in wording.
- Amended 1877 deleting solicitors and sheriffs from those appointed by governor and council.
- Amended 1976 deleting appointment of coroners by governor and council.
Article 47 Governor and Council Have Negative on Each Other
The governor and council shall have a negative on each other, both in the nominations and appointments. Every nomination and appointment shall be signed by the governor and council, and every negative shall be also signed by the governor or council who made the same.
- September 5, 1792
Article 48 Field Officers to Recommend, and Governor to Appoint, Company Officers Repealed
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 providing that field officers were to nominate and recommend to the governor the captains and subalterns instead of appointing them.
- Amended 1903 added proviso that nominees had to be examined and qualified by an examining board.
- Repealed 1976.
Article 49 President of Senate, etc., To Act as Governor When Office Vacant; Speaker of House to Act When Office of President of Senate Is also Vacant
In the event of the death, resignation, removal from office, failure to qualify, physical or mental incapacity, absence from the state, or other incapacity of the governor, the president of the senate, for the time being, shall act as governor until the vacancy is filled or the incapacity is removed; and if the president of the senate, for any of the above named causes, shall become incapable of performing the duties of governor, the same shall devolve upon the speaker of the house of representatives, for the time being, or in the case of the like incapacity of the speaker, upon the secretary of state, or in case of his like incapacity, upon the state treasurer, each of whom, in that order, shall act as governor, as hereinabove provided, until the vacancy is filled or the incapacity removed. Whenever a vacancy for the duration or remainder of the governor´s term of office occurs before the commencement of the last year of such term, a special election for governor shall take place to fill the vacancy, as provided by law. Whenever the speaker of the house acts as governor, he shall act as such only until such time as the vacancy is filled or the incapacity removed in either the office of governor or of president of the senate, whichever occurs first. Whenever either the secretary of state or the treasurer acts as governor, he shall act as such only until such time as the vacancy is filled or the incapacity removed in the offices of governor, of president of the senate or of speaker of the house, whichever occurs first. While acting as governor under this article, the president of the senate, speaker of the house, secretary of state or state treasurer, as the case may be, shall be styled Acting Governor, shall not be required to take an additional oath of office, shall have and exercise all the powers, duties and authorities of, and receive compensation equal to that of the office of governor; and the capacity of each such officer to serve as president of the senate as well as senator, speaker of the house of representatives as well as representative, secretary of state, or state treasurer, as the case may be, or to receive the compensation of such office, shall be suspended only. While the governor or an acting governor is absent from the state on official business, he shall have the power and authority to transact such business.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing some wording and providing that the senate president acting as governor could not hold his office in the senate.
- Amended 1889 providing for the speaker of the house to act as governor.
- Amended 1956 providing that the governor while absent from the state has authority to transact such business.
- Amended 1968 providing for succession through secretary of state and state treasurer, but only until a new senate president or house speaker is elected.
- Amended 1984 rewording section generally to include incapacity, new election if vacancy occurs before last year of the term, compensation of acting governor to equal that of governor, and suspension of senate president acting as a senator or speaker to act as a representative while serving as acting governor.
Article 49-a Prolonged Failure to Qualify; Vacancy in Office of Governor Due to Physical or Mental Incapacity, etc.
Whenever the governor transmits to the secretary of state and president of the senate his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office by reason of physical or mental incapacity and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, the president of the senate, for the time being, shall act as governor as provided in article 49, subject to the succession provisions therein set forth. Whenever it reasonably appears to the attorney general and a majority of the council that the governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office by reason of physical or mental incapacity, but the governor is unwilling or unable to transmit his written declaration to such effect as above provided, the attorney general shall file a petition for declaratory judgment in the supreme court requesting a judicial determination of the ability of the governor to discharge the powers and duties of his office. After notice and hearing, the justices of the supreme court shall render such judgment as they find warranted by a preponderance of the evidence; and, if the court holds that the governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the president of the senate, for the time being, shall act as governor as provided in article 49, subject to the succession provisions therein set forth, until such time as the disability of the governor is removed or a newly elected governor is inaugurated. Such disability, once determined by the supreme court, may be removed upon petition for declaratory judgment to the supreme court by the governor if the court finds, after notice and hearing, by a preponderance of the evidence that the governor is able to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Whenever such disability of the governor, as determined by his written declaration or by judgment of the supreme court, has continued for a period of 6 months, the general court may, by concurrent resolution adopted by both houses, declare the office of governor vacant. Whenever the governor elect fails to qualify by reason of physical or mental incapacity or any cause other than death or resignation, for a period of 6 months following the inauguration date established by this constitution, the general court may, by concurrent resolution adopted by both houses, declare the office of governor vacant. The provisions of article 49 shall govern the filling of such vacancy, either by special election or continued service of an acting governor. If the general court is not in session when any such 6-month period expires, the acting governor, upon written request of at least 1/4 of the members of each house, shall convene the general court in special session for the sole purpose of considering and acting on the question whether to declare a vacancy in the office of governor under this article.
- November 28, 1984
Article 50 Governor to Prorogue or Adjourn Legislature, and Call Extra Sessions
The governor, with advice of council, shall have full power and authority, in the recess of the general court, to prorogue the same from time to time, not exceeding ninety days, in any one recess of said court; and during the sessions of said court, to adjourn or prorogue it to any time the two houses may desire, and to call it together sooner than the time to which it may be adjourned, or prorogued, if the welfare of the state should require the same.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing president to governor.
Article 51 Powers and Duties of Governor as Commander-in-Chief
The governor of this state for the time being, shall be commander-in-chief of all the military forces of the state; and shall have full power, by himself or by any chief commander, or other officer or officers, from time to time, to train, instruct, exercise and govern the militia; to call forth the militia and to put in warlike posture the inhabitants of the state; to execute the laws of the state and of the United States; to suppress insurrection and to repel invasion; and, in fine, the governor is hereby entrusted with all other powers incident to the office of commander in chief to be exercised agreeably to the rules and regulations of the constitution and the laws of the land.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing president to governor.
- Amended 1968 condensing authority of the governor as commander-in-chief of military forces.
Article 52 Pardoning Power
The power of pardoning offenses, except such as persons may be convicted of before the senate, by impeachment of the house, shall be in the Governor, by and with the advice of council: But no charter of pardon, granted by the Governor, with advice of the council, before conviction, shall avail the party pleading the same, notwithstanding any general or particular expressions contained therein, descriptive of the offense or offenses intended to be pardoned.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing president to governor.
Article 53 Militia Officers, Removal of Repealed
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing president to governor.
- Repealed 1976.
Article 54 Staff and Non-commissioned Officers, by Whom Appointed Repealed
- June 2, 1784
- Repealed 1976.
Article 55 Division of Militia into Brigades, Regiments, and companies Repealed
- June 2, 1784
- Repealed 1976.
Article 56 Disbursements from Treasury
No moneys shall be issued out of the treasury of this state, and disposed of, (except such sums as may be appropriated for the redemption of bills of credit, or treasurer´s notes, or for the payment of interest arising thereon) but by warrant under the hand of the Governor for the time being, by and with the advice and consent of the council, for the necessary support and defense of this state, and for the necessary protection and preservation of the inhabitants thereof, agreeably to the acts and resolves of the General Court.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing president to governor.
Article 57 Accounts of Military Stores Repealed
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing president to governor.
- Repealed 1950.
Article 58 Compensation of Governor and Council
The governor and council shall be compensated for their services, from time to time, by such grants as the general courts shall think reasonable.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing president to governor.
Article 59 Salaries of Judges
Permanent and honorable salaries shall be established by law, for the justices of the superior court.
- June 2, 1784
Council
Article 60 Councilors; Mode of Election, etc.
There shall be biennially elected, by ballot, five councilors, for advising the governor in the executive part of government. The freeholders and other inhabitants in each county, qualified to vote for senators, shall some time in the month of November, give in their votes for one councilor; which votes shall be received, sorted, counted, certified, and returned to the secretary's office, in the same manner as the votes for senators, to be by the secretary laid before the senate and house of representatives on the first Wednesday following the first Tuesday of January.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 twice changing the council from members of the house and senate elected by the house and senate to individuals elected by voters - one in each county; and changing president to governor.
- Amended 1877 twice substituting biennially for annually and November for March.
- Amended 1889 substituting January for June.
- Amended 1984 changing the first Wednesday to the first Wednesday following the first Tuesday.
Article 61 Vacancies, How Filled, if No Choice
And the person having a plurality of votes in any county, shall be considered as duly elected a councilor: But if no person shall have a plurality of votes in any county, the senate and house of representatives shall take the names of the two persons who have the highest number of votes in each county, and not elected, and out of those two shall elect by joint ballot, the councilor wanted for such county, and the qualifications for councilors shall be the same as for senator.
- September 5, 1792
- Amended 1912 substituting plurality for majority.
Article 62 Subsequent Vacancies; Governor to Convene; Duties
If any person thus chosen a councilor, shall be elected governor or member of either branch of the legislature, and shall accept the trust; or if any person elected a councilor, shall refuse to accept the office, or in case of the death, resignation, or removal of any councilor out of the state, the governor may issue a precept for the election of a new councilor in that county where such vacancy shall happen and the choice shall be in the same manner as before directed. And the Governor shall have full power and authority to convene the council, from time to time, at his discretion; and, with them, or the majority of them, may and shall, from time to time hold a council, for ordering and directing the affairs of the state, according to the laws of the land.
- September 5, 1792
Article 63 Impeachment of Councilors
The members of the council may be impeached by the house, and tried by the senate for bribery, corruption, malpractice, or maladministration.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing wording generally and changing mal-conduct to bribery, corruption, malpractice, or maladministration.
Article 64 Secretary to Record Proceedings of Council
The resolutions and advice of the council shall be recorded by the secretary, in a register, and signed by all members present agreeing thereto; and this record may be called for at any time, by either house of the legislature; and any member of the council may enter his opinion contrary to the resolutions of the majority, with the reasons for such opinion.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 adding phrases: "by the secretary," "agreeing thereto," and "with the reasons for such opinion."
Article 65 Councilor Districts Provided for
The legislature may, if the public good shall hereafter require it, divide the state into five districts, as nearly equal as may be, governing themselves by the number of population, each district to elect a councilor: And, in case of such division, the manner of the choice shall be conformable to the present mode of election in counties.
- September 5, 1792
- Amended 1912 substituting population for rateable polls.
Article 66 Elections by Legislature May Be Adjourned From Day to Day; Order Thereof
And, whereas the elections, appointed to be made by this constitution on the first Wednesday of January biennially, by the two houses of the legislature, may not be completed on that day, the said elections may be adjourned from day to day, until the same be completed; and the order of the elections shall be as follows the vacancies in the senate, if any, shall be first filled up: The governor shall then be elected, provided there shall be no choice of him by the people: And afterwards, the two houses shall proceed to fill up the vacancy, if any, in the council.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 twice changing president to governor and election of the council only if there is a vacancy.
- Amended 1877 substituting biennially for annually.
- Amended 1889 substituting January for June.
Secretary, Treasurer, Etc.
Article 67 Election of Secretary and Treasurer
The Secretary and Treasurer shall be chosen by joint ballot of the Senators and Representatives assembled in one room.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1950 deleting commissary general.
Article 68 State Records, Where Kept; Duty of Secretary
The records of the State shall be kept in the office of the Secretary, and he shall attend the Governor and Council, the Senate and Representatives, in person, or by Deputy, as they may require.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 twice transferring authority of the secretary to appoint his deputies to next article, and changing president to governor.
Article 69 Deputy Secretary
The Secretary of the State shall, at all times, have a Deputy, to be by him appointed; for whose conduct in office he shall be responsible: And, in case of the death, removal, or inability of the Secretary, his Deputy shall exercise all the duties of the office of Secretary of this State, until another shall be appointed.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 describing duties of the deputy secretary.
Article 70 Secretary to Give Bond
The Secretary, before he enters upon the business of his office, shall give bond, with sufficient sureties, in a reasonable sum, for the use of the State, for the punctual performance of his trust.
- September 5, 1792
County Treasurer, Etc.
Article 71 County Treasurers, Registers of Probate, County Attorneys, Sheriffs, and Registers of Deeds Elected
The county treasurers, registers of probate, county attorneys, sheriffs and registers of deeds, shall be elected by the inhabitants of the several towns, in the several counties in the state, according to the method now practiced, and the laws of the state, Provided nevertheless the legislature shall have authority to alter the manner of certifying the votes, and the mode of electing those officers; but not so as to deprive the people of the right they now have of electing them.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 twice adding proviso that the legislature could alter the manner of certifying the votes and mode of electing the officers; deleting oath and bond of county treasurer and transferring oath and bond of register of deeds to next article.
- Amended 1877 adding registers of probate, county solicitors, and sheriffs to those to be elected.
- Amended 1958 changing county solicitor to county attorney.
Article 72 Counties May Be Divided into Districts for Registering Deeds
And the Legislature, on the application of the major part of the inhabitants of any county, shall have authority to divide the same into two districts for registering deeds, if to them it shall appear necessary; each district to elect a Register of Deeds: And before they enter upon the business of their offices, shall be respectively sworn faithfully to discharge the duties thereof, and shall severally give bond, with sufficient sureties, in a reasonable sum, for the use of the county for the punctual performance of their respective trusts.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 providing for counties being divided into districts for registering deeds and electing registers.
Judiciary Power
Article 72-a Supreme and Superior Courts
The judicial power of the state shall be vested in the supreme court, a trial court of general jurisdiction known as the superior court, and such lower courts as the legislature may establish under Article 4th of Part 2.
- November 16, 1966
Article 73 Tenure of Office To Be Expressed in Commissions; Judges to Hold Office During Good Behavior, etc.; Removal
The tenure that all commissioned officers shall have by law in their offices shall be expressed in their respective commissions, and all judicial officers duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, shall hold their offices during good behavior except those for whom a different provision is made in this constitution. The governor with consent of the council may remove any commissioned officer for reasonable cause upon the address of both houses of the legislature, provided nevertheless that the cause for removal shall be stated fully and substantially in the address and shall not be a cause which is a sufficient ground for impeachment, and provided further that no officer shall be so removed unless he shall have had an opportunity to be heard in his defense by a joint committee of both houses of the legislature.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing president to governor.
- Amended 1966 spelling out procedures for removal from office
Article 73-a Supreme Court, Administration
The chief justice of the supreme court shall be the administrative head of all the courts. He shall, with the concurrence of a majority of the supreme court justices, make rules governing the administration of all courts in the state and the practice and procedure to be followed in all such courts. The rules so promulgated shall have the force and effect of law.
- November 22, 1978
Article 74 Judges to Give Opinions, When
Each branch of the legislature as well as the governor and council shall have authority to require the opinions of the justices of the supreme court upon important questions of law and upon solemn occasions.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing president to governor.
- Amended 1958 substituting supreme court for superior court.
Article 75 Justices of Peace Commissioned for Five Years
In order that the people may not suffer from the long continuance in place of any justice of the peace who shall fail in discharging the important duties of his office with ability and fidelity, all commissions of justice of the peace shall become void at the expiration of five years from their respective dates, and upon the expiration of any Commission, the same may if necessary be renewed or another person appointed as shall most conduce to the well being of the state.
- June 2, 1784
Article 76 Divorce and Probate Appeals, Where Tried
All causes of Marriage divorce and alimony; and all appeals from the respective judges of probate shall be heard and tried by the Superior Court until the Legislature shall by law make other provision.
- June 2, 1784
Article 77 Jurisdiction of Justices in Civil Causes
The general court are empowered to give to justices of the peace jurisdiction in civil causes, when the damages demanded shall not exceed one hundred dollars and title of real estate is not concerned; but with right of appeal, to either party, to some other court. And the general court are further empowered to give to police courts original jurisdiction to try and determine, subject to right of appeal and trial by jury, all criminal causes wherein the punishment is less than imprisonment in the state prison.
- September 5, 1792
- Amended 1877 substituting $100 for 4 pounds
- Amended 1912 giving jurisdiction to police courts.
Article 78 Judges and Sheriffs, When Disqualified by Age
No person shall hold the office of Judge of any Court, or Judge of Probate, or Sheriff of any county, after he has attained the age of seventy years.
- September 5, 1792
Article 79 Judges and Justices Not to Act as Counsel
No judge of any Court, or Justice of the Peace, shall act as Attorney, or be of counsel, to any party, or originate any civil suit, in matters which shall come or be brought before him as Judge, or justice of the peace.
- September 5, 1792
Article 80 Jurisdiction and Term of Probate Courts
All matters relating to the probate of wills, and granting letters of administration, shall be exercised by the Judges of Probate, in such manner as the Legislature have directed, or may hereafter direct: And the Judges of Probate shall hold their Courts at such place or places, on such fixed days, as the conveniency of the people may require; and the Legislature from time to time appoint.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 rewording section generally.
Article 81 Judges and Registers of Probate Not to Act as Counsel
No Judge, or Register of Probate, shall be of counsel, act as advocate, or receive any fees as advocate or counsel, in any probate business which is pending, or may be brought into any Court of Probate in the county of which he is Judge or Register.
- September 5, 1792
Clerk of Courts
Article 82 Clerks of Courts, by Whom Appointed
The Judges of the Courts (those of Probate excepted) shall appoint their respective Clerks to hold their office during pleasure: And no such Clerk shall act as an Attorney or be of counsel in any cause in the court of which he is Clerk, nor shall he draw any writ originating a civil action.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 rewording section generally.
Encouragement of Literature, Trade, Etc.
Article 83 Encouragement of Literature, etc.; Control of Corporations, Monopolies, etc.
Knowledge and learning, generally diffused through a community, being essential to the preservation of a free government; and spreading the opportunities and advantages of education through the various parts of the country, being highly conducive to promote this end; it shall be the duty of the legislators and magistrates, in all future periods of this government, to cherish the interest of literature and the sciences, and all seminaries and public schools, to encourage private and public institutions, rewards, and immunities for the promotion of agriculture, arts, sciences, commerce, trades, manufactures, and natural history of the country; to countenance and inculcate the principles of humanity and general benevolence, public and private charity, industry and economy, honesty and punctuality, sincerity, sobriety, and all social affections, and generous sentiments, among the people: Provided, nevertheless, that no money raised by taxation shall ever be granted or applied for the use of the schools or institutions of any religious sect or denomination. Free and fair competition in the trades and industries is an inherent and essential right of the people and should be protected against all monopolies and conspiracies which tend to hinder or destroy it. The size and functions of all corporations should be so limited and regulated as to prohibit fictitious capitalization and provision should be made for the supervision and government thereof. Therefore, all just power possessed by the state is hereby granted to the general court to enact laws to prevent the operations within the state of all persons and associations, and all trusts and corporations, foreign or domestic, and the officers thereof, who endeavor to raise the price of any article of commerce or to destroy free and fair competition in the trades and industries through combination, conspiracy, monopoly, or any other unfair means; to control and regulate the acts of all such persons, associations, corporations, trusts, and officials doing business within the state; to prevent fictitious capitalization; and to authorize civil and criminal proceedings in respect to all the wrongs herein declared against.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1877 prohibiting tax money from being applied to schools of religious denominations.
- Amended 1903 permitting the general court to regulate trusts and monopolies restraining free trade.
Oaths and Subscriptions Exclusion from Offices, Etc.
Article 84 Oath of Civil Officers
Any person chosen governor, councilor, senator, or representative, military or civil officer, (town officers excepted) accepting the trust, shall, before he proceeds to execute the duties of his office, make and subscribe the following declaration, viz.
I, A.B. do solemnly swear, that I will bear faith and true allegiance to the United States of America and the state of New Hampshire, and will support the constitution thereof. So help me God.
I, A.B. do solemnly and sincerely swear and affirm that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all duties incumbent on me as …, according to the best of my abilities, agreeably to the rules and regulations of this constitution and laws of the state of New Hampshire. So help me God.
Any person having taken and subscribed the oath of allegiance, and the same being filed in the secretary's office, he shall not be obliged to take said oath again.
Provided always, when any person chosen or appointed as aforesaid shall be of the denomination called Quakers, or shall be scrupulous of swearing, and shall decline taking the said oaths, such person shall take and subscribe them, omitting the word "swear," and likewise the words "So help me God," subjoining instead thereof, "This I do under the pains and penalties of perjury."
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 three times, changing president to governor; shortening oath of allegiance; and dispensing with need to take second oath.
- Amended 1970 adding allegiance to the United States of America.
Article 85 Before Whom Taken
The oaths or affirmations shall be taken and subscribed by the governor before a justice of a New Hampshire court, in the presence of both houses of the legislature, by the senators and representatives before the governor and council for the time being, and by all other officers before such persons and in such manner as the general court shall from time to time appoint.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 three times changing president to governor, senior senator to president of the senate, assembly to legislature, and generally rewording section.
- Amended 1968 deleting reference to those first elected.
- Amended 1984 providing that the governor’s oath shall be taken before a justice of a New Hampshire court.
Article 86 Form of Commissions
All commissions shall be in the name of the State of New Hampshire, signed by the Governor, and attested by the Secretary, or his Deputy, and shall have the great Seal of the State affixed thereto.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing president to governor.
Article 87 Form of Writs
All writs issuing out of the clerk's office in any of the Courts of Law, shall be in the name of the State of New Hampshire; shall be under the seal of the Court whence they issue, and bear test of the chief, first, or senior Justice of the Court; but when such justice shall be interested, then the writ shall bear test of some other justice of the court, to which the same shall be returnable; and be signed by the clerk of such court.
- June 2, 1784
Article 88 Form of Indictments, etc.
All indictments, presentments, and informations, shall conclude, "against the peace and dignity of the state."
- June 2, 1784
Article 89 Suicides and Deodands
The estates of such persons as may destroy their own lives, shall not for that offense be forfeited, but descend or ascend in the same manner, as if such persons had died in a natural way. Nor shall any article, which shall accidentally occasion the death of any person, be henceforth deemed a deodand, or in any wise forfeited on account of such misfortune.
- June 2, 1784
Article 90 Existing Laws Continued if Not Repugnant
All the laws which have heretofore been adopted, used, and approved, in the Province, colony, or State of New Hampshire, and usually practiced on in the Courts of Law, shall remain and be in full force, until altered and repealed by the Legislature; such parts thereof only excepted, as are repugnant to the rights and liberties contained in this Constitution: Provided that nothing herein contained, when compared with the twenty-third article in the Bill of Rights, shall be construed to affect the laws already made respecting the persons, or estates of absentees.
- June 2, 1784
Article 91 Habeas Corpus
The privilege and benefit of the Habeas Corpus, shall be enjoyed in this State, in the most free, easy, cheap, expeditious, and ample manner, and shall not be suspended by the Legislature, except upon most urgent and pressing occasions, and for a time not exceeding three months.
- June 2, 1784
Article 92 Enacting Style of Statutes
The enacting style in making and passing acts, statutes, and laws, shall be, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened.
- June 2, 1784
Article 93 Governor and Judges Prohibited From Holding Other Offices
No Governor, or Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court, shall hold any office or place under the authority of this State, except such as by this Constitution they are admitted to hold, saving that the Judges of the said Court may hold the offices of Justice of the Peace throughout the State; nor shall they hold any place or office, or receive any pension or salary, from any other state, government, or power, whatever.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing president to governor. The engrossed copy of 1792, apparently without authority, changed superior court to supreme judicial court.
Article 94 Incompatibility of Offices; Only Two Offices of Profit to Be Holden at Same Time
No person shall be capable of exercising, at the same time more than one of the following offices within this State, viz. Judge of Probate, Sheriff, Register of Deeds; and never more than two offices of profit, which may be held by appointment of the Governor, or Governor and Council, or Senate and House of Representatives, or Superior or Inferior Courts; military offices, and offices of Justice of the peace excepted.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 changing president to governor.
Article 95 Incompatibility of Certain Offices
No person holding the office of judge of any court, (except special judges) secretary, treasurer of the state, attorney-general, register of deeds, sheriff, collectors of state and federal taxes, members of Congress or any person holding any office under the United States, including any person in active military service, shall at the same time hold the office of governor, or have a seat in the senate, or house of representatives, or council; but his being chosen and appointed to, and accepting the same, shall operate as a resignation of his seat in the chair, senate, or house of representatives, or council; and the place so vacated shall be filled up. No member of the council shall have a seat in the senate or house of representatives.
- June 2, 1784
- Amended 1792 generally rewording section.
- Amended 1950 deleting commissary-general.
- Amended 1958 changing obsolete words and phrases.
- Amended 1980 prohibiting persons in active military service from holding state office.
Article 96 Bribery and Corruption Disqualify for Office
No person shall ever be admitted to hold a seat in the Legislature or any office of Trust or importance under this government, who, in the due course of law, has been convicted of bribery or corruption, in obtaining an election or appointment.
- June 2, 1784
Article 97 Value of Money, How Computed Repealed
- June 2, 1784. Money valued at 6 shillings 8 pence per ounce of silver.
- Repealed 1950.
Article 98 Constitution, When to Take Effect
To the end that there may be no failure of justice, or danger to the State, by the alterations and amendments made in the Constitution, the General Court is hereby fully authorized and directed to fix the time when the alterations and amendments shall take effect, and make the necessary arrangements accordingly.
- September 5, 1792
Article 99 Revision of Constitution Provided For Repealed
- June 2, 1784. Question of calling a convention to be submitted to the people after seven years.
- Delegates to be elected in the same manner as representatives. Questions to be approved by two thirds of qualified voters present and voting there on.
- Amended 1792 detailing procedure for calling a convention.
- Repealed 1980.
Article 100 Alternate Methods of Proposing Amendments
Amendments to this constitution may be proposed by the general court or by a constitutional convention selected as herein provided.
(a) The senate and house of representatives, voting separately, may propose amendments by a three fifths vote of the entire membership of each house at any session.
(b) The general court, by an affirmative vote of a majority of all members of both houses voting separately, may at any time submit the question "Shall there be a convention to amend or revise the constitution?" to the qualified voters of the state. If the question of holding a convention is not submitted to the people at some time during any period of ten years, it shall be submitted by the secretary of state at the general election in the tenth year following the last submission. If a majority of the qualified voters voting on the question of holding a convention approves it, delegates shall be chosen at the next regular general election, or at such earlier time as the legislature may provide, in the same manner and proportion as the representatives to the general court are chosen. The delegates so chosen shall convene at such time as the legislature may direct and may recess from time to time and make such rules for the conduct of their convention as they may determine.
(c) The constitutional convention may propose amendments by a three fifths vote of the entire membership of the convention.
Each constitutional amendment proposed by the general court or by a constitutional convention shall be submitted to the voters by written ballot at the next biennial November election and shall become a part of the Constitution only after approval by two thirds of the qualified voters present and voting on the subject in the towns, wards, and unincorporated places.
- September 5, 1792. Question of calling a convention to be submitted every 7 years.
- Amended 1964 twice changing submission of question on calling a convention to every 10 years rather than 7 and providing that the general court could propose amendments.
- Amended 1980 twice incorporating provisions of repealed Art. 99 and requiring all proposals be submitted at the next biennial November election.
Article 101 Enrollment of Constitution
This form of government shall be enrolled on parchment, and deposited in the Secretary's office, and be a part of the laws of the land; and printed copies thereof shall be prefixed to the books containing the laws of this State, in all future editions thereof.
- June 2, 1784