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NH SB416

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tim McGough

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces New Hampshire's existing state restrictions on tip pooling with federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rules governing how tips can be pooled and shared among employees

  • Tip pooling and sharing will now be governed by 29 U.S.C. section 201 et seq. and related federal regulations, including 29 C.F.R. sections 531.42, 531.50, and 531.54

  • Repeals and reenacts RSA 279:26-b to align state law with federal tip pooling standards

  • May be cited as the "Tip Sharing Policy Act"

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to the pooling and sharing of tips among tipped employees.

Last Action

Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services House Journal 5

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services2/26/2026
Commerce11/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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