New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 8 R cosponsors

HB 1168 — relative to employer documentation requirements.

Last action — Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

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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 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 12, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 R).

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In plain language

The bill modifies employer documentation requirements.

This bill changes the requirements for documentation that employers must provide. It aims to streamline and clarify employer obligations regarding employee documentation.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means workers may encounter clearer documentation processes from their employers.

Summary

relative to employer documentation requirements.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

35 added · 32 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 1168 has been amended to give employers more time to respond to wage claims. Specifically, the period for employers to file objections has been increased from 10 days to 20 days after they receive notice of a claim. This change is significant because it allows employers additional time to prepare their defenses, which could lead to fairer hearings and better outcomes in wage disputes.

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HB 1168 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/05/2026 0786s SESSION 26-2459 06/05 HOUSE BILL 1168 AN ACT relative to employer documentation requirements.
CHAPTER 50 HB 1168 - FINAL VERSION 03/05/2026 0786s SESSION 26-2459 06/05 HOUSE BILL 1168 AN ACT relative to employer documentation requirements.
HB 1168 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 03/05/2026 0786s 26-2459 06/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to employer documentation requirements.
CHAPTER 50 HB 1168 - FINAL VERSION 03/05/2026 0786s 26-2459 06/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to employer documentation requirements.
1 Payment of Wages;
50:1 Payment of Wages;
2 Effective Date.
50:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 08, 2026 Effective Date:
July 07, 2026
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Action History

  1. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

  2. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 50; eff. 07/07/2026

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-0786s (Rep. Creighton): MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 8

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0786s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  6. Committee Amendment # 2026-0786s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0786s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 8

  8. Hearing: 02/17/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:30 am; SC 6

  9. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 4

  10. Ought to Pass: MA DV 175-162 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 54

  11. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  12. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/27/2026 (Vote 11-9; RC) HC 5 P. 25

  13. Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 159

  14. Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:45 pm GP 159

  15. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services HJ 1 P. 9

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 407 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (407)

407 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1168 do?
relative to employer documentation requirements.
Who sponsors HB 1168?
HB 1168 is sponsored by Tim McGough (Republican), Michael Granger (Republican), Keith Murphy (Republican), Mike Drago (Republican), Ross Berry (Republican), Mark Warden (Republican), Henry Giasson (Republican), and Brian Labrie (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1168?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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