New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 537 — repealing the authorization for the public utilities commission to approve alternative forms of regulation.

Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 03/12/2026; SJ 6

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

repealing the authorization for the public utilities commission to approve alternative forms of regulation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 03/12/2026; SJ 6

  2. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 03/12/2026; SC 9

  3. Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 2

  4. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 1

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 414 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (414)

414 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 537 do?
repealing the authorization for the public utilities commission to approve alternative forms of regulation.
Who sponsors SB 537?
SB 537 is sponsored by Kevin Avard (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 537?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 537?
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