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NH HB1459

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

John MacDonald

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retirees who were working part-time at the grandfathered limit of 1,664 hours per year as of January 1, 2019 may retain that higher limit when changing positions or employers within the NH Retirement System

  • The grandfathered status is preserved only if there is no break in part-time employment greater than 28 days and the new position does not require mandatory retirement system membership

  • The higher 1,664-hour limit applies to successive part-time positions regardless of changes in job title, duties, or employing entity, as long as conditions are met

  • Fiscal impact is indeterminable for state and political subdivisions, with no new administrative costs expected

  • Effective date is 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Standardizing the application of post-retirement part-time hour limits under the New Hampshire retirement system.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Executive Departments and Administration12/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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