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NH HB128

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Granger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 3-member House committee, appointed by the Speaker, to study New Hampshire's unemployment insurance program and explore introducing competition in the industry

  • Committee must examine why government monopolizes unemployment insurance, whether a single provider is economically efficient, and if consumers would benefit from more options or opting out entirely

  • Committee will investigate the existence of private-sector unemployment insurers and whether their participation would be desirable

  • First meeting required within 45 days of the act's effective date, with 2 members constituting a quorum

  • Final report with findings and legislative recommendations due to legislative leadership, governor, and state library by November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Establishing a committee to study unemployment insurance.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services1/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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