New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 496 — relative to supervision and registration requirements for associates of broker-dealers.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 189; Effective 06/19/2026

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 24, 2026.

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill modifies supervision and registration requirements for broker-dealer associates.

This legislation updates the supervision and registration requirements for associates working with broker-dealers. It aims to improve oversight and regulatory compliance in the financial sector.

Summary

relative to supervision and registration requirements for associates of broker-dealers.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 23 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of Bill SB 496 includes a clarification that private residences designated by broker-dealers for supervision will not be considered branch offices. This is significant because it allows broker-dealers to manage their associates from home without the additional regulatory burdens that come with operating a branch office. This change aims to accommodate the evolving nature of work, particularly as more people work remotely.

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SB 496 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2061 07/09 SENATE BILL 496 AN ACT relative to supervision and registration requirements for associates of broker- dealers.
CHAPTER 189 SB 496 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2061 07/09 SENATE BILL 496 AN ACT relative to supervision and registration requirements for associates of broker-dealers.
SB 496 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2061 07/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to supervision and registration requirements for associates of broker- dealers.
CHAPTER 189 SB 496 - FINAL VERSION 26-2061 07/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to supervision and registration requirements for associates of broker-dealers.
1 Securities;
189:1 Securities;
(B) Notwithstanding the exclusions provided in subsection (5)(A)(ii), any location that is responsible for supervising the activities of agents of the broker dealer at one or more non- branch locations of the broker-dealer shall be a branch office.
(B) Notwithstanding the exclusions provided in subsection (5)(A)(ii), any location that is responsible for supervising the activities of agents of the broker dealer at one or more non-branch locations of the broker-dealer shall be a branch office.
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189:2 New Subparagraph;
3 Effective Date.
189:3 Effective Date.
Approved:
June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
June 19, 2026
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This bill exempts certain private residences designated by broker-dealers from being classified as branch offices.

  • RSA 421-B:1-102, 5(B)

    Notwithstanding the foregoing, a private residence designated by a broker-dealer as a residential supervisory location in compliance with FINRA Rule 3110.19, or successor rule, shall not be deemed a branch office for purposes of this chapter.

    The bill establishes that specific private residences used for supervision by broker-dealers are not considered branch offices.

  • RSA 421-B:1-102, 5

    “Residential supervisory location” means a private residence from which an associated person engages in supervisory functions that a broker-dealer has designated as a residential supervisory location in compliance with FINRA Rule 3110.19, or successor rule.

    The bill defines 'residential supervisory location' for better clarity regarding broker-dealer supervision.

Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 189; Effective 06/19/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 19 P. 7

  6. Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  7. Subcommittee Work Session: 04/21/2026 01:15 pm GP 229

  8. Public Hearing: 04/07/2026 01:45 pm GP 159

  9. Subcommittee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  10. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 5 P. 124

  11. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 6

  13. Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC 1

  14. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 1

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 496 do?
relative to supervision and registration requirements for associates of broker-dealers.
Who sponsors SB 496?
SB 496 is sponsored by Tim McGough (Republican), Julie Miles (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Daniel Innis (Republican), Bill Gannon (Republican), and David Watters (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 496?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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