New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

HB 266 — relative to structural changes to the department of energy and creating a limited exemption from parental consent required for certain recordings under the parental bill of rights and relative to the effect of murder on a decedent's estate.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 03/03/2026; Chapter 4; eff. I. Sec 5-8 eff 3/3/2026 II. Rem eff 5/2/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on March 04, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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Summary

(New Title) relative to structural changes to the department of energy and creating a limited exemption from parental consent required for certain recordings under the parental bill of rights and relative to the effect of murder on a decedent's estate.

Bill Text

Amendments

4 amendments

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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 03/03/2026; Chapter 4; eff. I. Sec 5-8 eff 3/3/2026 II. Rem eff 5/2/2026

  2. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 02/19/2026); SJ 5

  3. Enrolled (in recess of) 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 124

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-0719s and 2026-0720s (Rep. Vose): MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 89

  5. Without Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate, MA; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  6. Read a Third Time; and Final Passage in the early session; MA; VV, 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  7. Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-0719s and #2026-0720s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  8. Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-0720s, AA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  9. Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment # 2026-0720s; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  10. Chair Ruled Sections of Amendment # 2026-0720s Non-Germane, 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  11. Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-0720s; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  12. Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-0719s, AA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  13. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026, Vote 3-0; SC 6

  14. Hearing: 02/11/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 5

  15. Introduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 3

  16. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-2998h: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 78

  17. Amendment # 2025-2998h: AA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 78

  18. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2998h 10/14/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 51 P. 17

  19. Executive Session: 10/14/2025 01:00 pm GP 229

  20. Full Committee Work Session: 10/14/2025 10:00 am GP 229

  21. Retained in Committee

  22. Full Committee Work Session: 03/10/2025 09:00 am LOB 302-304

  23. Executive Session: 03/10/2025 01:00 pm LOB 302-304

  24. Public Hearing: 03/03/2025 09:00 am LOB 302-304

  25. Vacated and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy (Rep. C. McGuire): MA VV (in recess of) 01/09/2025 HJ 3 P. 28

  26. Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 2 P. 13

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 412 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (412)

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Subjects

civil-rights education energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 266 do?
(New Title) relative to structural changes to the department of energy and creating a limited exemption from parental consent required for certain recordings under the parental bill of rights and relative to the effect of murder on a decedent's estate.
Who sponsors HB 266?
HB 266 is sponsored by James Summers (Republican), Jeanine Notter (Republican), and Michael Harrington (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 266?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 266?
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