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2026 Legislative Bill Tracking
Monday, November 02, 2026 8:46 PM
| Bill | Bill Title & Upcoming Hearings | Sponsor | Status | Priority/Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 54 | Allowing Alternative Treatment Centers to Operate For-profit. | *Rep. Wendy Thomas 12-D | Pending Motion Interim Study; 04/09/2026 (4/9) | |
| HB 126 | Relative to Prescriptions For Certain Controlled Drugs. | *Rep. Daniel Popovici-Muller 17-R Rep. Dan McGuire 14-R Rep. David Nagel 06-R Rep. Jonah Wheeler 33-D | Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 80; eff. 07/21/2026 (5/28) | |
| HB 432 | Relative to Recovery Houses. | *Rep. Merryl Gibbs 23-D Rep. David Preece 17-D Rep. Hope Damon 08-D Rep. Mark Proulx 15-R Rep. Wayne MacDonald 16-R Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka 21-D | Lay HB432 on Table (Rep. Sweeney): MA VV 03/27/2025 (3/27) | |
| HB 751 | (second New Title) Establishing A Committee to Study Licensure Of Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities, Authorizing Parents to Enroll Their Children In Any Public School In The State, and Creating A Limited Exemption From Parental Consent Required For Certain Recordings Under The Parental Bill Of Rights. |  *Rep. Mark McLean 15-RRep. Jodi Newell 04-D Rep. Katherine Prudhomme-O'Brien 13-R Rep. Kathleen Paquette 25-R Sen. Pat Long 20-D | Pending Motion Committee of Conference Report # 2026-2118c; 06/04/2026 (6/4) | |
| HB 1038 | Establishing A Committee to Study Raising Awareness Of The Law Providing Immunity From Liability In Certain Cases Involving Drug Overdoses. | *Rep. Lily Foss 41-D Rep. Jodi Newell 04-D Rep. Wendy Thomas 12-D | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 (2/19) | |
| HB 1052 | Relative to Qualifications For Licensure As A Ladc, or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. |  *Rep. Carol McGuire 27-RRep. Bill Boyd 12-R Rep. Bob Lynn 17-R Rep. David Nagel 06-R Sen. Howard Pearl 17-R Sen. Keith Murphy 16-R | Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/22/2026 (Vote 13-1;) (10/23) | |
| HB 1328 | (new Title) Relative to Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals and Relative to The Qualifications to Obtain Certain Occupational Licenses. | Rep. Carol McGuire 27-R Rep. Erica Layon 13-R Rep. Peter Schmidt 14-D Sen. Howard Pearl 17-R Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka 21-D | Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 224; eff. I. Sec 3&6 7/1/2030 II. Rem eff 8/31/2026 (7/10) | |
| HB 1794 | Directing The Department Of Health and Human Services to Identify The Impact Of Medicaid Changes On New Hampshire Residents' Access to Health Care. |  *Rep. Laura Telerski 11-DRep. Carrie Sorensen 28-D Rep. David Nagel 06-R Rep. Janet Lucas 07-D Rep. Jessica LaMontagne 17-D Rep. Lucy Weber 05-D Rep. Mary Jane Wallner 19-D Rep. Trinidad Tellez 40-D Sen. Cindy Rosenwald 13-D Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka 21-D Sen. Suzanne Prentiss 05-D | Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/04/2026 (Vote 11-7; RC) (3/4) | |
| SB 185 | Relative to Office Of Professional Licensure and Certification Investigations. The bill discussed focuses on amending licensing statutes and shifting certain responsibilities to the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), in line with prior legislation. It primarily serves as a housekeeping bill to address updates from bills passed in the previous session. The committee will review the bill in an executive session, though a date for that session is yet to be determined. Online votes on the bill were split, with 2 in support and 2 opposed. The bill appears to be a technical adjustment, but with notable concerns raised regarding specific sections, particularly related to licensing and disciplinary actions by land surveyors and electricians. |
 *Sen. Howard Pearl 17-RRep. Alvin See 26-R Rep. Carol McGuire 27-R Rep. Jose Cambrils 04-R Rep. Michael Moffett 04-R Sen. Cindy Rosenwald 13-D Sen. Daniel Innis 07-R Sen. David Rochefort 01-R Sen. David Watters 04-D Sen. Denise Ricciardi 09-R Sen. Keith Murphy 16-R Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka 21-D Sen. Tara Reardon 15-D Sen. Tim McGough 11-R Sen. Timothy Lang 02-R | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 (1/7) | |
| SB 549 | (new Title) Requiring Certain Syringe Service Program Entities to Provide Options For Disposal Of Used Syringes and Needles and Creating Reporting Requirements For Such Entities. |  *Sen. Keith Murphy 16-RSen. Bill Gannon 23-R Sen. Daniel Innis 07-R Sen. Howard Pearl 17-R Sen. Kevin Avard 12-R Sen. Regina Birdsell 19-R Sen. Ruth Ward 08-R Sen. Tim McGough 11-R Sen. Timothy Lang 02-R Sen. Victoria Sullivan 18-R | Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 106; Effective 08/26/2026 (5/29) | |
| SB 556 | Including Syringes and Similar Medical Devices In The Definition Of Special Waste For Purposes Of Solid Waste Management and Making The Disposal Of Such Special Waste A Felony. | *Sen. Keith Murphy 16-R Sen. Daniel Innis 07-R Sen. Daryl Abbas 22-R Sen. Howard Pearl 17-R Sen. Regina Birdsell 19-R Sen. Timothy Lang 02-R | Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 02/19/2026 (2/13) | |
| LSR 181 | Requiring Licensees to Obtain The Express Consent Of A Purchaser Of Alcohol or Tobacco Products to Scan Their Identification Documentation. |  *Rep. Katelyn Kuttab 17-R | ||
| LSR 182 | Establishing An Advisory Board to Assess The Viability Of A Therapeutic Psilocybin Program. | *Rep. Buzz Scherr 26-D | ||
| LSR 198 | Repealing Prohibitions On Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. |  *Rep. Wayne Burton 10-D | ||
| LSR 217 | Holding State Contracts with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Provisions to Be Void As A Matter Of Law and Establishing A Right Of Action For Citizens Where Public Entities or State Agencies Engage with Contracts with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Provisions. |  *Rep. Rich Nalevanko 09-R | ||
| LSR 242 | Establishing Parameters Before A Practitioner Prescribes A Schedule Ii Controlled Substance or Opioid to A Patient. |  *Sen. Daniel Innis 07-R | ||
| LSR 247 | Reimbursing Members Of The New Hampshire National Guard For Tricare Reserve Select Health Care Premiums. |  *Sen. David Watters 04-D | ||
| LSR 257 | Relative to Membership Of The Governor's Commission On Addiction, Treatment, and Prevention. | *Sen. David Watters 04-D | ||
| LSR 276 | Requiring Coverage Of Ear Acupuncture As A Treatment For Substance Misuse Under The State Medicaid Plan. |  *Sen. Victoria Sullivan 18-R | ||
| LSR 277 | Relative to Certification Of Recovery Residences. |  *Sen. Kevin Avard 12-R | ||
| LSR 292 | Relative to The Penalty For Certain Fentanyl-related Offenses and Establishing A Mandatory Minimum Sentence For The Crime Of Distribution Of A Controlled Drug with Death Resulting. |  *Sen. Bill Gannon 23-R | ||
| LSR 293 | Classifying Xylazine As A Schedule Iii Controlled Drug. | *Sen. Bill Gannon 23-R | ||
| LSR 298 | Classifying Kratom As A Schedule I Controlled Drug. | *Sen. Bill Gannon 23-R |