New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 1116 — relative to judicial privilege and relative to the litigation of small claims.

Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 20

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

relative to judicial privilege and relative to the litigation of small claims.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the timeframe for sending notice to defendants in small claims litigation from 30 days to 10 days after the claim is filed.

  • RSA 503:6, I

    by sending a written statement to the defendant by postpaid first class mail, addressed to the defendant at the defendant's last known post office address and directing the defendant to indicate, in writing within 30 days from the date said notice is mailed, the defendant's desire to be heard. → by sending, within 10 days of the filing of the claim, a written statement to the defendant by postpaid first class mail, addressed to the defendant at the defendant's last known post office address and directing the defendant to indicate, in writing within 30 days from the date said notice is mailed, the defendant's desire to be heard.

    This change shortens the timeframe for the court to send notice to defendants about the claim.

Action History

  1. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 20

  2. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 9 P. 17

  3. Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158

  4. Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 01:30 pm GP 230

  5. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 7

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (414)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1116 do?
relative to judicial privilege and relative to the litigation of small claims.
Who sponsors HB 1116?
HB 1116 is sponsored by Jack Flanagan (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1116?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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