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NH HB 1723

enacted

requiring utilities and electric grid operators to assess and report the vulnerability of high-voltage transformers to geomagnetic and electromagnetic disturbances, and to recommend mitigation measures to protect the state electric infrastructure.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NH HB 1723 pass?

Yes. NH HB 1723 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-07-16): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 310; eff. 9/1/2027

What is NH HB 1723 about?

NH HB 1723 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “requiring utilities and electric grid operators to assess and report the vulnerability of high-voltage transformers to geomagnetic and electromagnetic disturbances, and to recommend mitigation measures to protect the state electric infrastructure.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1723?

Rita G Mattson, Rita Mattson are the primary sponsors of NH HB 1723, joined by 17 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-12-17
Latest action
2026-07-16 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 310; eff. 9/1/2027
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Rita G Mattsonprimary
  • Rita Mattsonprimary
  • James R Qualeycosponsor
  • Denise Ricciardicosponsor
  • Daniel E. Inniscosponsor
  • Brian D Colecosponsor
  • Kat McGheecosponsor
  • John Schnellercosponsor
  • Michael Vosecosponsor
  • Douglas W. Thomascosponsor
  • Keith Michael Ammoncosponsor
  • Brian Colecosponsor
  • James Qualeycosponsor
  • Matt Sabourin dit Choinièrecosponsor
  • Douglas Thomascosponsor
  • Keith Ammoncosponsor
  • Matt R Sabourin dit Choinièrecosponsor
  • Daniel Inniscosponsor
  • Mary Murphycosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-07-16

    Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 310; eff. 9/1/2027

  2. 2026-07-01

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026

  3. 2026-07-01

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56

  4. 2026-06-30

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15

    enrolled

  5. 2026-06-17

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2158e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  6. 2026-06-17

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2158e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 48

  7. 2026-06-17

    Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2158e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

    amendment-passage

  8. 2026-05-21

    House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1811s and 2026-1307s (Rep. Vose): MA DV 186-153 05/20/2026 HJ 14

  9. 2026-05-21

    House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1811s and 2026-1307s (Rep. Vose): MA DV 186-153 05/20/2026 HJ 14 P. 22

  10. 2026-05-14

    Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1811s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  11. 2026-05-14

    Sen. Watters Floor Amendment # 2026-1811s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  12. 2026-05-14

    Sen. Watters Moved Ought to Pass; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

    committee-passage-favorable

  13. 2026-05-14

    Refer to Interim Study, MF, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

    referral

  14. 2026-05-07

    Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/14/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 18

  15. 2026-05-07

    Special Order to 05/14/2026, Without Objection, MA; 05/07/2026 SJ 11

  16. 2026-05-07

    HB 1723 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  17. 2026-04-24

    Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 17

  18. 2026-04-03

    Committee Amendment # 2026-1307s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

  19. 2026-04-03

    Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1307s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  20. 2026-04-02

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1307s, 04/09/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 13

    committee-passage-favorable

  21. 2026-03-26

    Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 12

  22. 2026-03-17

    Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7

    introduction,referral-committee

  23. 2026-03-12

    Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0935h: MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 65

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  24. 2026-03-12

    Amendment # 2026-0935h: AA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 63

  25. 2026-03-04

    Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  26. 2026-03-04

    Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0935h 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-3; RC) HC 10 P. 72

    committee-passage-favorable

  27. 2026-02-18

    ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 159

  28. 2026-02-12

    ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  29. 2026-01-29

    Subcommittee Work Session: 02/02/2026 10:30 am GP 229

  30. 2026-01-08

    Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 01:00 pm GP 229

  31. 2025-12-17

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 33

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1913&inflect=2

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