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NH HB1634

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new cause of action allowing individuals to sue federal employees in New Hampshire superior court for violations of state or federal law committed under color of federal authority

  • Defines "federal employee" broadly to include those employed, contracted, deputized by, incorporated into task forces with, or working in cooperation with the federal government

  • Requires plaintiffs to prove violations by preponderance of the evidence, with courts applying state civil procedure rules

  • Awards reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs to prevailing plaintiffs, payable by the federal government, including fees for hourly, contingency, or pro bono representation

  • Makes all documents from these cases subject to New Hampshire's Right-to-Know Law (RSA 91-A); takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Establishing state court remedies for violations of state and federal law by federal employees.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/10/2025

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