New Hampshire State Legislation

Bill would rewrite pooled risk programs for towns and schools, mandating 12%-20% health reserves and 30%-40% workers' comp reserves, with assessments if shortfalls.

DHHS will convene a seven-member Medicaid methodology group to study nursing home rates, and must propose changes by December 31, 2026 if needed.

Bill would treat assaults on emergency room personnel in New Hampshire as first- or second-degree offenses, effective January 1, 2027.

Bill would create a developmental services oversight commission and require seven-day reporting of deaths or serious injuries in residential settings. It also expands employment checks for care providers.

The Information Technology Commissioner would publish a public AI inventory of executive agencies and issue annual reports.

Barbershops and salons could obtain two-tier alcohol licenses: Tier 1 free drinks, Tier 2 for sale, $100 and $480 fees, with annual reports to House Speaker and Senate President.

Senate-passed bill would create a web portal for veteran licensing and out-of-state transfers, sending verified applications to the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, effective January 1, 2027.

The bill would require the Department of Education to determine per-municipality costs for an adequate education using ADMR.

A bill would create a Safe and Resilient Schools Advisory Council, inaugurate a nonlapsing fund, and set training and credentialing for school safety in education.