New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB1261 — relative to the administrative procedure act.

Last action — INTERIM STUDY

  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.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

relative to the administrative procedure act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Full Committee Work Session: 10/15/2026 10:30 am GP 231

  2. Executive Session: 10/22/2026 10:30 am GP 231

  3. Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 40

  4. Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 10 P. 19

  5. Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159

  6. Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP231

  7. Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 10:50 am GP 231

  8. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 13

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 411 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (411)

411 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1261 do?
relative to the administrative procedure act.
Who sponsors HB1261?
HB1261 is sponsored by Tara Reardon (Democrat), Howard Pearl (Republican), Timothy Lang (Republican), and Erica Layon (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1261?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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