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NH HB1250
Bill
Status
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ross Berry
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AI Summary
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Requires employees to provide at least 15 calendar days' notice to employers before taking leave for childbirth, postpartum care, or infant pediatric medical appointments, replacing the previous "reasonable notice" standard
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Allows employers to deny job reinstatement after leave if the original position is no longer available or if reinstating the employee would unduly disrupt operations
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Mandates that employees provide documentation when requested by employers to verify leave is being used for its intended purpose
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Applies to employers with 20 or more employees, who must allow up to 25 hours of unpaid leave within the first year of a child's birth or adoption
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Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Relative to notice, documentation, and job reinstatement requirements under leave of absence for childbirth, postpartum, and pediatric medical appointments.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3
2/5/2026