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NH HB313

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joe Alexander

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RSA 91-A:3, II(c) governing non-public sessions at public meetings when discussion would likely adversely affect a person's reputation
  • Requires public bodies to give individuals who have a right to attend the meeting an opportunity to request the session remain open to the public
  • Mandates that if the affected person requests an open meeting, the request must be granted
  • Maintains existing protections for applications based on inability to pay, including assistance, tax abatements, and fee waivers
  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to non-public sessions at public meetings where discussion in public would likely affect a person's reputation.

Last Action

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

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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