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NH HB111
Bill
Status
12/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bob Lynn
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AI Summary
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Extends the Right-to-Know Ombudsman office, including its complaint process, appeals, enforcement, and rulemaking authority, from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2027
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Exempts individuals who assist petitioners with preparing right-to-know complaints at no charge from unauthorized practice of law violations under RSA 311:7
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Prohibits the ombudsman from awarding or ordering reimbursement for attorney's fees in right-to-know cases
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Estimated state expenditures of $170,706 in FY 2026 and $175,948 in FY 2027 from the General Fund to maintain the office
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May result in indeterminable revenue loss to Superior Court since complaints filed with the ombudsman have no fee compared to the $280 Superior Court filing fee
Legislative Description
Extending the position of right-to-know ombudsman for 2 years and exempting individuals who assist in the preparation of a right-to-know complaint at no charge from the unauthorized practice of law.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1
1/7/2026