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NH HB1177

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark MacKenzie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "remote work" as a flexible work arrangement where an employee performs work at an alternative worksite under a written agreement, rather than at an agency worksite on a regular basis

  • Requires employers to reimburse remote workers for all necessary work-related expenses, including internet and phone bills, computers, monitors, office supplies, and mileage costs

  • Mandates that remote workers receive the same protections and rights as in-person workers, including meal and rest breaks, overtime, and paid time off

  • Obligates employers to ensure remote workplace safety by providing necessary equipment, evaluating ergonomic factors, offering safety training, and maintaining hazard-free work environments

  • Requires employers to establish communication channels for reporting safety concerns, implement data security measures, and inform remote workers about workers' compensation procedures for work-related injuries

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Adding a definition to the labor laws regarding remote work and defining the nature of such employment.

Last Action

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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