New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 4 R cosponsors

SB 615 — establishing a commission to study the use and regulation of SNAP in New Hampshire.

Last action — II. Remainder Effective 06/19/2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    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 25, 2025. Enacted.

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

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

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 (4 R).

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In plain language

The bill establishes a commission to study SNAP use and regulation in New Hampshire.

This bill creates a commission tasked with examining the use and regulation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in New Hampshire. The goal is to better understand and potentially improve the program's effectiveness.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill could impact families who rely on SNAP benefits by potentially improving the program based on the commission's findings.

Summary

(New Title) establishing a commission to study the use and regulation of SNAP in New Hampshire.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

67 added · 84 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of Bill SB 615 establishes a commission to study how the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is used and regulated in New Hampshire. This replaces earlier proposals that aimed to tighten restrictions on SNAP, such as banning the purchase of candy and soft drinks with benefits and strengthening work requirements for eligibility. This change matters because it shifts the focus from enforcing stricter regulations to gathering insights and input from various stakeholders about SNAP, potentially leading to a more informed and balanced approach to the program.

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SB 615-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/12/2026 1045s 06/04/2026 2031EBA SESSION 26-2274 05/08 SENATE BILL 615-FN AN ACT establishing a commission to study the use and regulation of SNAP in New Hampshire.
CHAPTER 200 SB 615-FN - FINAL VERSION 03/12/2026 1045s 06/04/2026 2031EBA SESSION 26-2274 05/08 SENATE BILL 615-FN AN ACT establishing a commission to study the use and regulation of SNAP in New Hampshire.
Health and Human Services ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill:
Health and Human Services ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill establishes a commission to study the use and regulation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in New Hampshire.
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Directs the department of health and human services to submit a waiver to the US Department of Agriculture to prohibit the purchase of candy and soft drinks with SNAP benefits.
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Strengthens work requirements for SNAP eligibility.
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Directs the department of health and human services to enter into data-sharing agreements with other state agencies to verify SNAP benefit eligibility.
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Directs the department to verify eligibility of enrollees that make exclusively out-of-state purchases.
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Prohibits the department from using their discretion to set more lenient standards for SNAP eligibility or exemptions than those outlined in federal law.
SB 615-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/12/2026 1045s 06/04/2026 2031EBA 26-2274 05/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT establishing a commission to study the use and regulation of SNAP in New Hampshire.
CHAPTER 200 SB 615-FN - FINAL VERSION 03/12/2026 1045s 06/04/2026 2031EBA 26-2274 05/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT establishing a commission to study the use and regulation of SNAP in New Hampshire.
1 New Section;
200:1 New Section;
SB 615-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - (n) A representative of the New Hampshire Farmers' Market Association, appointed by the association.
(n) A representative of the New Hampshire Farmers' Market Association, appointed by the association.
(r) One representative from a New Hampshire school, appointed by the NH School Administrator’s Association or the New Hampshire School Boards Association.
CHAPTER 200 SB 615-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - (r) One representative from a New Hampshire school, appointed by the NH School Administrators Association or the New Hampshire School Boards Association.
(c) Study the economic impacts of snap changes to various industries, including costs to grocery stores, liquor stores, New Hampshire food banks, and convenience stores.
(c) Study the economic impacts of SNAP changes to various industries, including costs to grocery stores, liquor stores, New Hampshire food banks, and convenience stores.
2 Repeal.
200:2 Repeal.
SB 615-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 3 - 3 Effective Date.
200:3 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2274 03/16/2026 SB 615-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2026-1045s) AN ACT establishing a commission to study the use and regulation of SNAP in New Hampshire.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant states this bill has no fiscal impact on state, county and local expenditures or revenue.
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AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Section 2 effective November 1, 2027 II.
None
Remainder effective June 19, 2026
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Action History

  1. II. Remainder Effective 06/19/2026

  2. I. Section 2 Effective 11/01/2027

  3. Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 200

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

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

  6. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2031e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  7. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2031e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  9. Inexpedient to Legislate: MF VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  10. Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

  11. Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/15/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 18 P. 14

  12. Executive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 158

  13. Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 01:30 pm GP 158

  14. Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 9 P. 55

  15. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  16. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 11

  17. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1045s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/12/2026; SJ 6

  18. Committee Amendment # 2026-1045s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6

  19. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1045s, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9

  20. Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm; SC 47

  21. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; 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 615 do?
(New Title) establishing a commission to study the use and regulation of SNAP in New Hampshire.
Who sponsors SB 615?
SB 615 is sponsored by Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Samuel G Farrington, Lisa Mazur (Republican), Daryl Abbas (Republican), Mark McLean (Republican), Jeanine M Notter, and Kimberly A. Rice.
What is the current status of SB 615?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 25, 2025. Enacted.
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