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NH HB1257
Bill
Status
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Cahill
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AI Summary
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Requires candidates for state representative to have been an inhabitant of the specific town, ward, place, or district they seek to represent for at least 2 years preceding the election
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Requires candidates for state senator to have been an inhabitant of their district for at least 2 years prior to election, in addition to the existing 7-year state residency requirement
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Amends RSA 655:8 (state representative qualifications) and RSA 655:7 (state senator qualifications) to add the district-specific residency requirements
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Requiring that candidates for state representative and state senator live in the district for which they seek election for at least 2 years.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6
3/5/2026