New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1489 — relative to interstate depositions and discovery.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 172; eff. 01/01/2027

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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 December 10, 2025. Enacted.

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

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High chance

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill updates rules for legal depositions and discovery across state lines.

The bill modifies existing regulations regarding interstate depositions and discovery, aiming to streamline legal processes between states. It sets out provisions for how these legal actions can be conducted, facilitating cooperation and efficiency in obtaining evidence.

Summary

relative to interstate depositions and discovery.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

80 added · 76 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1489 includes minor adjustments in the numbering of sections and lines, but retains the core content intact. Most notably, it streamlines how subpoenas are issued when seeking evidence from outside the state, simplifying the process for parties involved in legal proceedings. This change matters because it aims to make handling interstate legal matters more efficient, ensuring that relevant information can be obtained more easily in court cases.

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HB 1489 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2331 07/09 HOUSE BILL 1489 AN ACT relative to interstate depositions and discovery.
CHAPTER 172 HB 1489 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2331 07/09 HOUSE BILL 1489 AN ACT relative to interstate depositions and discovery.
HB 1489 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2331 07/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to interstate depositions and discovery.
CHAPTER 172 HB 1489 - FINAL VERSION 26-2331 07/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to interstate depositions and discovery.
1 Proceedings in Court;
172:1 Proceedings in Court;
HB 1489 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - (a) Incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena;
(a) Incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena;
and (b) Contain or be accompanied by the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record in the proceeding to which the subpoena relates and of any party not represented by counsel.
and CHAPTER 172 HB 1489 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - (b) Contain or be accompanied by the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record in the proceeding to which the subpoena relates and of any party not represented by counsel.
An application to the court for a protective order or to enforce, quash, or modify a subpoena issued by a clerk of court under RSA 517- A:3 shall comply with the rules or statutes of this state and be submitted to the court in the county in which discovery is to be conducted.
An application to the court for a protective order or to enforce, quash, or modify a subpoena issued by a clerk of court under RSA 517-A:3 shall comply with the rules or statutes of this state and be submitted to the court in the county in which discovery is to be conducted.
A commissioner or other person appointed by any court of record of any other state, territory, or foreign country, for the purpose of taking depositions in this state for use in causes pending in such court of record, shall have the same HB 1489 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 3 - powers of procuring the attendance of witnesses to give depositions before the commissioner and of requiring the production of papers and the giving of such depositions as justices of the peace within this state with reference to depositions for use in civil causes pending within the courts of this state.
A commissioner or other person appointed by any court of record of any other state, territory, or foreign country, for the purpose of taking depositions in this state for use in causes pending in such court of record, shall have the same powers of procuring the attendance of witnesses to give depositions before the commissioner and of requiring the production of papers and the giving of such depositions as justices of the peace within this state with reference to depositions for use in civil causes pending within the courts of this state.
2 Repeal.
172:2 Repeal.
I.
CHAPTER 172 HB 1489 - FINAL VERSION - Page 3 - I.
3 Applicability.
172:3 Applicability.
4 Effective Date.
172:4 Effective Date.
Approved:
June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
January 01, 2027
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 172; eff. 01/01/2027

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

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

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

  6. Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:10 pm; SC 15

  7. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 55

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/25/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 10 P. 26

  10. Executive Session: 02/25/2026 11:00 am GP 230

  11. Public Hearing: 02/25/2026 11:00 am GP 230

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 22

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (413)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1489 do?
relative to interstate depositions and discovery.
Who sponsors HB 1489?
HB 1489 is sponsored by Bob Lynn (Republican) and Paul Berch (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1489?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.
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