New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 6 R cosponsors

SB 534 — relative to compliance with certain political expenditures and contribution statutes.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 07/10/2026; Chapter 314; Effective 01/01/2027

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 24, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 15, 2026.

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High chance

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Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

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In plain language

This bill addresses compliance with political expenditure and contribution regulations.

The bill focuses on ensuring compliance with laws related to political expenditures and contributions. It establishes guidelines for adhering to these regulations.

Summary

(New Title) relative to compliance with certain political expenditures and contribution statutes.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

50 added · 61 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SB 534 focus on clarifying and expanding the rules regarding political contributions and expenditures. Notably, the bill now clearly states that it prohibits certain foreign nationals from making contributions during state election cycles and requires political committees to affirm their compliance with key legal statutes. Additionally, those political committees that knowingly violate these rules will face fines, ensuring stricter enforcement of campaign finance laws. These changes are significant because they aim to enhance transparency and integrity in the political funding process, protecting elections from undue foreign influence.

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SB 534-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 02/19/2026 0645s 23Apr2026...
CHAPTER 314 SB 534-FN - FINAL VERSION 02/19/2026 0645s 23Apr2026...
Requires that political committee that file reports with the secretary of state include an affirmation of compliance with RSA 664:4, VI and RSA 664:5, III.
Requires that political committees that file reports with the secretary of state include an affirmation of compliance with RSA 664:4, VI and RSA 664:5, III.
SB 534-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 02/19/2026 0645s 23Apr2026...
CHAPTER 314 SB 534-FN - FINAL VERSION 02/19/2026 0645s 23Apr2026...
1 Political Expenditures and Contributions;
314:1 Political Expenditures and Contributions;
2 Political Expenditures and Contributions;
314:2 Political Expenditures and Contributions;
3 New Paragraph;
314:3 New Paragraph;
Section 30121(b) and 11 C.F.R.
section 30121(b) and 11 C.F.R.
Section 110.20 (a)(3).
section 110.20(a)(3).
4 Political Expenditures and Contributions;
314:4 Political Expenditures and Contributions;
5 New Paragraph;
314:5 New Paragraph;
Section 30121(b) and 11 C.F.R.
section 30121(b) and 11 C.F.R.
Section 110.20(a)(3), willfully violates RSA 664:4, VI or RSA 664:5, III, then the political committee or foreign national shall pay to the secretary of state the amount of such contribution or expenditure, plus interest accrued from the date of the contribution or expenditure, as applicable, at the current prime rate of interest as published in the Wall Street Journal on the SB 534-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - date of payment.
section 110.20(a)(3), willfully violates RSA 664:4, VI or RSA 664:5, III, then the political committee or foreign national shall pay to the secretary of state the amount of such contribution or expenditure, plus interest accrued from the date of the contribution or expenditure, as applicable, at the current prime rate of interest as published in the Wall Street Journal on the date of payment.
If funds of the political committee or foreign national are insufficient, the political committee or foreign national shall pay all of its available funds to the secretary of state, and the directors, officers, or members responsible for the financial decisions of the political committee or foreign national shall be jointly and severally liable for the amount due, in addition to any other penalties that may apply from this statute.
If funds of the political committee or foreign national are insufficient, the political committee or foreign national shall pay all of its available funds to the secretary of state, and the directors, officers, or members responsible CHAPTER 314 SB 534-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - for the financial decisions of the political committee or foreign national shall be jointly and severally liable for the amount due, in addition to any other penalties that may apply from this statute.
6 Effective Date.
314:6 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2116 04/29/2026 SB 534-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2026-1406h) AN ACT relative to compliance with certain political expenditures and contribution statutes.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
July 10, 2026 Effective Date:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant states this bill has no fiscal impact on state, county and local expenditures or revenue.
January 01, 2027
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of State
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 07/10/2026; Chapter 314; Effective 01/01/2027

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

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15

  4. Conference Committee Report # 2026-2030c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14

  5. Conference Committee Report 2026-2030c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  6. Conference Committee Report # 2026-2030c Filed 05/28/2026; As Amended by the House HC 22

  7. Conferee Change; Senator Birdsell Replaces Senator Rosenwald; SJ 14

  8. Conferee Change: Rep. Lane Replaces Rep.Burnham 05/22/2026 HJ 14

  9. Conferee Change; Senator Rosenwald Replaces Senator Perkins Kwoka; SJ 14

  10. Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/22/2026, 02:00 pm, Room 159, GP

  11. Speaker Appoints: Reps. Berry, Qualey, Wood, Burnham 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 10

  12. House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Berry): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 10

  13. President Appoints: Senators Gray, Lang, Perkins Kwoka; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  14. Sen. Gray Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  15. Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 24

  16. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/05/2026 (Vote 24-0; CC) HC 19 P. 14

  17. Division I Work Session: 05/04/2026 10:00 am GP 230

  18. Executive Session: 05/05/2026 10:30 am GP 230

  19. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1406h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 54

  20. Amendment # 2026-1406h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 54

  21. Referred to Finance 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 54

  22. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1406h (NT) 04/09/2026 (Vote 18-0; RC)

  23. Executive Session: 04/09/2026 01:30 pm GP 158

  24. Subcommittee Work Session: 04/09/2026 01:00 pm GP 158

  25. Subcommittee Work Session: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 158

  26. Public Hearing: 03/31/2026 11:00 am GP 158

  27. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 5 P. 124

  28. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0645s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  29. Committee Amendment # 2026-0645s, AA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  30. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0645s, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6

  31. Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:15 am; SC 3

  32. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 1

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 408 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (408)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 534 do?
(New Title) relative to compliance with certain political expenditures and contribution statutes.
Who sponsors SB 534?
SB 534 is sponsored by Shane Sirois (Republican), Diane Pauer (Republican), Diane Kelley (Republican), Jim A Kofalt, Kevin Avard (Republican), Regina Birdsell (Republican), and Sharon Carson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 534?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 24, 2025. Enacted.
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