New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 9 R cosponsors

HB 1363 — relative to employee candidate background checks.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 167; eff. 08/18/2026

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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 02, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 24, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (9 R).

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In plain language

This bill addresses background checks for employee candidates.

The legislation modifies regulations on conducting background checks for potential employees. It aims to establish clearer guidelines to ensure fair practices during the hiring process.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that workers may encounter clearer and more consistent background check processes during job applications.

Summary

relative to employee candidate background checks.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

23 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes in Bill HB 1363 allow the commissioner of the department of safety to designate an authorized person to receive criminal conviction information during background checks. This addition helps streamline the process by clarifying who can access sensitive information within the department, ensuring that it is handled by trusted personnel. This matters because it enhances the efficiency and security of background investigations, which are vital for maintaining safe public services. The bill will become effective 60 days after it is passed.

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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 167; eff. 08/18/2026

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

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2128e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2128e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14

  6. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1547s (Rep. Rhodes): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  7. Committee Amendment # 2026-1547s, AA, VV; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1547s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026; SJ 10

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1547s, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 15A

  10. Hearing: 04/09/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 14

  11. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 6

  12. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0712h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 7

  13. Amendment # 2026-0712h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 7

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0712h 02/13/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 9 P. 7

  15. Executive Session: 01/21/2026 02:00 pm GP 159

  16. Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 02:00 pm GP 159

  17. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 17

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (406)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1363 do?
relative to employee candidate background checks.
Who sponsors HB 1363?
HB 1363 is sponsored by Dennis Mannion (Republican), Bill Gannon (Republican), Richard Lascelles (Republican), Regina Birdsell (Republican), Terry Roy (Republican), Jennifer Rhodes (Republican), Kathleen Paquette (Republican), Ricky Devoid (Republican), and Sherri Reinfurt (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1363?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 02, 2025. Enacted.
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