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NH HB1481
Bill
Status
12/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Hunt
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AI Summary
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Creates a new restaurant delivery license for $250 annually, allowing on-premises liquor licensees to sell and deliver mixed drinks containing distilled alcohol for takeout and delivery
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Requires all alcoholic beverage deliveries to be accompanied by food prepared by the licensee, delivered only during operating hours, and transported in sealed, tamper-proof containers with labels showing the licensee name, alcohol content, and beverage description
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Restricts deliveries to employees at least 21 years old who receive W-2s from the licensee, and requires signed receipts with age verification from consumers
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Prohibits delivery of alcoholic beverages to schools, colleges, universities, public libraries, playgrounds, and parks
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Estimated to generate $150,000-$175,000 annually in licensing fees from approximately 25% of the 2,400 eligible on-premises licensees, with an effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Enabling on-premises licensees to sell drinks made with distilled alcohol for take-out.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5
2/19/2026