New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 8 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1296 — relative to the conditions for, and procedures for the adoption of, the elderly tax exemption.

Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

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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 passed the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Moderate chance

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

relative to the conditions for, and procedures for the adoption of, the elderly tax exemption.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the amended version of Bill HB 1296, language was added specifying that the rules concerning municipal exemptions will now only apply to increases, not decreases. This change clarifies how municipalities can manage their exemption policies, allowing them the option to modify or rescind their exemptions if they choose. This matters because it gives local governments more flexibility in adjusting their financial policies while ensuring that any increases in exemptions are clearly defined and regulated.

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HB 1296 - AS INTRODUCED SESSION 26-2825 07/08 HOUSE BILL 1296 AN ACT relative to the conditions for, and procedures for the adoption of, the elderly tax exemption.
HB 1296 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE 5Feb2026...
0152h SESSION 26-2825 07/08 HOUSE BILL 1296 AN ACT relative to the conditions for, and procedures for the adoption of, the elderly tax exemption.
HB 1296 - AS INTRODUCED 26-2825 07/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the conditions for, and procedures for the adoption of, the elderly tax exemption.
HB 1296 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE 5Feb2026...
0152h 26-2825 07/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the conditions for, and procedures for the adoption of, the elderly tax exemption.
For tax years beginning April 1, 2026, the commissioner shall annually adjust the single person net income, married person net income and net asset threshold amounts, rounding to the nearest $100 based on the 12-month percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, Northeast Region, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, using the amount HB 1296 - AS INTRODUCED - Page 2 - published for the month of December in the year prior to the start of the tax year.
For tax years beginning April 1, 2026, the commissioner shall annually adjust the single person net income, married person net income and net asset threshold amounts, rounding to the nearest $100 based on the 12-month percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, Northeast Region, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, using the amount HB 1296 - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE - Page 2 - published for the month of December in the year prior to the start of the tax year.
A town or city that has previously adopted the provisions of RSA 72:39-a shall not be required to readopt its provisions following publication of updated threshold amounts, which shall apply to increase but not to lower that municipality’s exemptions notwithstanding RSA 72:27-a, IV, unless the municipality chooses to modify or rescind its adoption as set forth in RSA 72:27-a, III.
A town or city that has previously adopted the provisions of RSA 72:39-a shall not be required to readopt its provisions following publication of updated threshold amounts, which shall only apply to increase but not to lower that municipality’s exemptions notwithstanding RSA 72:27-a, IV, unless the municipality chooses to modify or rescind its adoption as set forth in RSA 72:27-a, III.
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Action History

  1. Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 03/26/2026; SJ 7

  2. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 03/26/2026; SC 11

  3. Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:45 am; SC 9

  4. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 4

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0152h: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 14

  6. Amendment # 2026-0152h: AA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 14

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0152h 01/20/2026 (Vote 17-1; CC) HC 5 P. 11

  8. Executive Session: 01/16/2026 10:45 am GP 154

  9. Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 10:45 am GP 154

  10. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 14

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 406 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1296 do?
relative to the conditions for, and procedures for the adoption of, the elderly tax exemption.
Who sponsors HB 1296?
HB 1296 is sponsored by Mary Hakken-Phillips (Democrat), Daniel Popovici-Muller (Republican), Dick Ames (Democrat), Mary Jane Wallner (Democrat), John Cloutier (Democrat), Susan Almy (Democrat), Eileen Kelly (Democrat), Tony Caplan (Democrat), and Hope Damon (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1296?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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