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NH SB626
Bill
Status
11/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Gannon
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AI Summary
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Restricts public records requests under RSA 91-A to natural persons who are domiciled or maintain a permanent residence in New Hampshire
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Requires requesters to provide sufficient documentation proving domicile or permanent residency pursuant to RSA 654:12, I(c) before public agencies must fulfill records requests
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Exempts news organizations located and operating outside New Hampshire from the residency documentation requirement
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Defines "citizen" for purposes of the right-to-know law as a natural person domiciled or maintaining a permanent place of residence in the state
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Fiscal impact estimated at less than $10,000 annually through fiscal year 2029
Legislative Description
Restricting right-to-know requests to persons domiciled or maintaining a permanent residence in New Hampshire and requiring proof of domicile or residency to file right-to-know requests.
Last Action
Pending Motion Committee Amendment # 2026-1055s; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
3/12/2026