New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 9 R cosponsors

SB 568 — relative to the department of safety's procedures for the processing of employee candidate background checks.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 107; Effective 07/27/2026

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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 May 29, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (9 R).

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In plain language

The bill updates procedures for processing background checks of employee candidates.

This legislation revises the procedures the Department of Safety uses to conduct background checks for potential employees. It aims to streamline these processes for greater efficiency.

Summary

(New Title) relative to the department of safety's procedures for the processing of employee candidate background checks.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to SB 568 adds specific language clarifying that the Department of Safety is able to access criminal conviction information from state police for employee background checks. It also specifies the procedures for obtaining state and federal criminal history checks, including the use of fingerprint cards. This change is important because it ensures a more streamlined and clear process for background checks, helping to maintain safety and security in hiring practices.

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SB 568 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 02/05/2026 0384s SESSION 26-2175 12/06 SENATE BILL 568 AN ACT relative to the department of safety's procedures for the processing of employee candidate background checks.
CHAPTER 107 SB 568 - FINAL VERSION 02/05/2026 0384s SESSION 26-2175 12/06 SENATE BILL 568 AN ACT relative to the department of safety's procedures for the processing of employee candidate background checks.
SB 568 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 02/05/2026 0384s 26-2175 12/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the department of safety's procedures for the processing of employee candidate background checks.
CHAPTER 107 SB 568 - FINAL VERSION 02/05/2026 0384s 26-2175 12/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the department of safety's procedures for the processing of employee candidate background checks.
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May 28, 2026 Effective Date:
July 27, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 107; Effective 07/27/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 13

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)

  6. Executive Session: 03/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 231

  7. Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 231

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 127

  9. Committee Amendment # 2026-0384s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0384s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026; SJ 3

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0384s, 02/05/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 4

  12. Hearing: 01/28/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 3

  13. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 402 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (402)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 568 do?
(New Title) relative to the department of safety's procedures for the processing of employee candidate background checks.
Who sponsors SB 568?
SB 568 is sponsored by Tim McGough (Republican), Laurence A Miner, Susan Porcelli (Republican), Keith Murphy (Republican), Katelyn T Kuttab, Daryl Abbas (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Timothy Lang (Republican), Jennifer M Rhodes, Bill Gannon (Republican), Regina Birdsell (Republican), Sharon Carson (Republican), and Kimberly A. Rice.
What is the current status of SB 568?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 24, 2025. Enacted.
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