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NH HB1211

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Kofalt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state courts and administrative hearing officers from deferring to state agency interpretations of statutes, regulations, or other agency documents
  • Requires courts and hearing officers to interpret the meaning and effect of agency rules de novo (independently, without deference)
  • Mandates that any remaining doubt after applying standard interpretation tools must be resolved in favor of limiting agency power and maximizing individual liberty
  • Adds a new section (RSA 541-A:24-a) to New Hampshire's Administrative Procedure Act establishing these standards for review
  • Takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations.

Last Action

Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0906h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Executive Departments and Administration12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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