New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 10 R cosponsors

HB 1003 — prohibiting the Grafton county attorney from engaging in the private practice of law.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/05/2026; Chapter 117; eff.06/05/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 07, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 09, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 R).

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In plain language

The bill prohibits the Grafton county attorney from practicing law privately.

This legislation bans the Grafton county attorney from engaging in any private legal practice. It aims to ensure that the county attorney's focus remains solely on public duties.

Summary

prohibiting the Grafton county attorney from engaging in the private practice of law.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

17 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of HB 1003 adds clarity to the prohibition on the Grafton county attorney engaging in private legal practice. It specifies that while they cannot accept payment for legal services outside their official salary, they can provide free legal assistance to family members as long as there is no conflict of interest. This change matters because it allows the county attorney to help their family without compromising their official responsibilities, while still preventing potential conflicts of interest in their public role.

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HB 1003 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2285 12/09 HOUSE BILL 1003 AN ACT prohibiting the Grafton county attorney from engaging in the private practice of law.
CHAPTER 117 HB 1003 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2285 12/09 HOUSE BILL 1003 AN ACT prohibiting the Grafton county attorney from engaging in the private practice of law.
HB 1003 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2285 12/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT prohibiting the Grafton county attorney from engaging in the private practice of law.
CHAPTER 117 HB 1003 - FINAL VERSION 26-2285 12/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT prohibiting the Grafton county attorney from engaging in the private practice of law.
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117:2 Effective Date.
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June 05, 2026 Effective Date:
June 05, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/05/2026; Chapter 117; eff.06/05/2026

  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; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 15A

  6. Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 13

  7. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 4

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/13/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 5 P. 9

  10. Executive Session: 01/13/2026 10:30 am GP 154

  11. Public Hearing: 01/13/2026 10:30 am GP 154

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 2

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 405 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (405)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1003 do?
prohibiting the Grafton county attorney from engaging in the private practice of law.
Who sponsors HB 1003?
HB 1003 is sponsored by Donald McFarlane (Republican), Linda Franz (Republican), John Sellers (Republican), Bob Lynn (Republican), Diane Pauer (Republican), Lex Berezhny (Republican), Joseph Guthrie (Republican), Jordan Ulery (Republican), Joseph Barton (Republican), and Marie Louise Bjelobrk (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1003?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 07, 2025. Enacted.
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