New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 1109 — relative to notice requirements regarding public employee suspensions and investigations and recognizing certain positions in the department of corrections as group II positions.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 321; eff. I. Sec 1 eff 1/1/2027 II Rem eff 6/30/2026

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 20, 2026.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

This bill updates notice requirements for public employee suspensions and recognizes certain corrections positions.

The bill changes how public employees are notified about suspensions and investigations. It also classifies specific positions in the corrections department as Group II positions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For workers in public employment, this means clearer processes regarding suspensions and investigations.

Summary

(Second New Title) relative to notice requirements regarding public employee suspensions and investigations and recognizing certain positions in the department of corrections as group II positions.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

60 added · 53 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1109 includes a new requirement that public employees who are suspended must be notified in writing within seven days, including the reason for their suspension and any expected duration. Additionally, these employees will receive updates on their suspension status every three months until a final decision is made. This change is significant because it increases transparency for public employees regarding their disciplinary actions, ensuring they are informed about their situation. The bill also designates certain positions in the Department of Corrections as "group II," which can affect benefits and job security for those employees.

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Position Title Position Number Administrator II hazard 41469 Chaplain II hazard 44264 Clinical mental health counselor 12862 Clinical mental health counselor 16330 Clinical mental health counselor 30338 HB 1109 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - Clinical mental health counselor 40893 Clinical mental health counselor 42256 Corrections counselor/case manager 44263 Electrician hazard 12940 Media generalist II 12859 Media generalist I hazard 41531 Media generalist I 44318 Prison shop manager II 12876 Program coordinator hazard 44304 Program coordinator hazard 44837 Program coordinator hazard 44838 Program coordinator hazard 44839 Registered nurse II bay weekend 12963 Registered nurse II hazard 44326 Registered nurse III hazard 44321 Registered nurse III hazard 44322 Registered nurse III hazard 44323 Registered nurse III hazard 44324 Registered nurse III hazard 44325 Registered nurse III hazard 44327 Supervisor II hazard 44310 Supervisor IV hazard 44597 TI/college professor hazard 44335 3 Effective Date.
Position Title Position Number Administrator II hazard 41469 Chaplain II hazard 44264 Clinical mental health counselor 12862 Clinical mental health counselor 16330 Clinical mental health counselor 30338 Clinical mental health counselor 40893 Clinical mental health counselor 42256 CHAPTER 321 HB 1109 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - Corrections counselor/case manager 44263 Electrician hazard 12940 Media generalist II 12859 Media generalist I hazard 41531 Media generalist I 44318 Prison shop manager II 12876 Program coordinator hazard 44304 Program coordinator hazard 44837 Program coordinator hazard 44838 Program coordinator hazard 44839 Registered nurse II bay weekend 12963 Registered nurse II hazard 44326 Registered nurse III hazard 44321 Registered nurse III hazard 44322 Registered nurse III hazard 44323 Registered nurse III hazard 44324 Registered nurse III hazard 44325 Registered nurse III hazard 44327 Supervisor II hazard 44310 Supervisor IV hazard 44597 TI/college professor hazard 44335 321:3 Effective Date.
Approved:
July 15, 2026 Effective Date:
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Section 1 effective January 1, 2027 II.
Remainder effective June 30, 2026
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The bill introduces notice requirements for public employee suspensions and recognizes certain positions in the Department of Corrections as group II retirement positions.

  • RSA 100-A:3

    Pursuant to the provision of RSA 100-A:3, IX, the following positions in the department of corrections classified as group I positions are deemed to have met the requirement of RSA 100-A:1, VII(b) and shall be recognized by the division of personnel in the department of administrative services in the official record as group II: Position Title Position Number Administrator II hazard 41469 Chaplain II hazard 44264 Clinical mental health counselor 12862 Clinical mental health counselor 16330 Clinical mental health counselor 30338 Clinical mental health counselor 40893 Clinical mental health counselor 42256 Corrections counselor/case manager 44263 Electrician hazard 12940 Media generalist II 12859 Media generalist I hazard 41531 Media generalist I 44318 Prison shop manager II 12876 Program coordinator hazard 44304 Program coordinator hazard 44837 Program coordinator hazard 44838 Program coordinator hazard 44839 Registered nurse II bay weekend 12963 Registered nurse II hazard 44326 Registered nurse III hazard 44321 Registered nurse III hazard 44322 Registered nurse III hazard 44323 Registered nurse III hazard 44324 Registered nurse III hazard 44325 Registered nurse III hazard 44327 Supervisor II hazard 44310 Supervisor IV hazard 44597 TI/college professor hazard 44335

    Recognizes specific positions in the Department of Corrections as group II for retirement purposes.

  • RSA 275

    I. If any public employee is suspended from duty, with or without pay, the public employee shall receive written notice, within 7 days of the suspension date, stating the cause of the suspension and anticipated duration, if known. The suspended public employee shall be provided with periodic updates regarding the status of their suspension every 90 days until a final decision is made. II. This section shall apply to all public employees unless the public employee is employed under a collective bargaining agreement negotiated pursuant to RSA 273-A and that agreement establishes procedures related to disciplinary actions including suspension.

    Establishes requirements for written notice and updates regarding suspensions of public employees.

Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 321; eff. I. Sec 1 eff 1/1/2027 II Rem eff 6/30/2026

  2. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15

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

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2183e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2183e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  6. Conference Committee Report 2026-2099c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  7. Conference Committee Report # 2026-2099c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14

  8. Conference Committee Report Filed, # 2026-2099c; 06/04/2026

  9. Conference Committee Meeting: 05/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 232

  10. Conference Committee Meeting: 05/26/2026 10:30 am GP 232

  11. Conferee Change: Rep. DeRoy Replaces Rep.Slottje 05/22/2026 HJ 14

  12. Conferee Change: Rep. Dargie Replaces Rep. Grote 05/19/2026 HJ 13 P. 1574

  13. President Appoints: Senators Pearl, Lang, Rosenwald; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  14. Sen. Pearl Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  15. Speaker Appoints: Reps. Layon, Slottje, C. McGuire, Grote 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 148

  16. House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1645s (Rep. Layon): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 148

  17. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1645s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  18. Committee Amendment # 2026-1645s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  19. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1645s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

  20. Hearing: 04/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:50 am, on proposed non-germane amendment # 2026-1299s; SC 13

  21. Hearing: 03/25/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:50 am; SC 11

  22. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 7

  23. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0620h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 39

  24. Amendment # 2026-0620h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 39

  25. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0620h 02/11/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 10 P. 18

  26. Executive Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 231

  27. Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 01:45 pm GP 231

  28. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 6

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1109 do?
(Second New Title) relative to notice requirements regarding public employee suspensions and investigations and recognizing certain positions in the department of corrections as group II positions.
Who sponsors HB 1109?
HB 1109 is sponsored by Jack Flanagan (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1109?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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