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NH HB 266

enacted

relative to structural changes to the department of energy and creating a limited exemption from parental consent required for certain recordings under the parental bill of rights and relative to the effect of murder on a decedent's estate.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NH HB 266 pass?

Yes. NH HB 266 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-03-04): Signed by Governor Ayotte 03/03/2026; Chapter 4; eff. I. Sec 5-8 eff 3/3/2026 II. Rem eff 5/2/2026

What is NH HB 266 about?

NH HB 266 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “relative to structural changes to the department of energy and creating a limited exemption from parental consent required for certain recordings under the parental bill of rights and relative to the effect of murder on a decedent's estate.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 266?

Michael D Harrington is the primary sponsor of NH HB 266, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-01-07
Latest action
2026-03-04 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 03/03/2026; Chapter 4; eff. I. Sec 5-8 eff 3/3/2026 II. Rem eff 5/2/2026
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Michael D Harringtonprimary
  • James Summerscosponsor
  • Jeanine M Nottercosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-04

    Signed by Governor Ayotte 03/03/2026; Chapter 4; eff. I. Sec 5-8 eff 3/3/2026 II. Rem eff 5/2/2026

  2. 2026-02-25

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 02/19/2026); SJ 5

    enrolled

  3. 2026-02-25

    Enrolled (in recess of) 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 124

  4. 2026-02-24

    House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-0719s and 2026-0720s (Rep. Vose): MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 89

  5. 2026-02-19

    Without Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate, MA; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  6. 2026-02-19

    Read a Third Time; and Final Passage in the early session; MA; VV, 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  7. 2026-02-19

    Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-0719s and #2026-0720s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  8. 2026-02-19

    Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-0720s, AA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  9. 2026-02-19

    Without Objection, Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment # 2026-0720s; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  10. 2026-02-19

    Chair Ruled Sections of Amendment # 2026-0720s Non-Germane, 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  11. 2026-02-19

    Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-0720s; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  12. 2026-02-19

    Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-0719s, AA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  13. 2026-02-11

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026, Vote 3-0; SC 6

    committee-passage-favorable

  14. 2026-02-05

    Hearing: 02/11/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 5

  15. 2026-01-30

    Introduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 3

    introduction,referral-committee

  16. 2026-01-07

    Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-2998h: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 78

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  17. 2026-01-07

    Amendment # 2025-2998h: AA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 78

  18. 2025-11-04

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2998h 10/14/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 51 P. 17

    committee-passage-favorable

  19. 2025-09-25

    Executive Session: 10/14/2025 01:00 pm GP 229

  20. 2025-09-25

    Full Committee Work Session: 10/14/2025 10:00 am GP 229

  21. 2025-03-11

    Retained in Committee

  22. 2025-03-06

    Full Committee Work Session: 03/10/2025 09:00 am LOB 302-304

  23. 2025-03-06

    Executive Session: 03/10/2025 01:00 pm LOB 302-304

  24. 2025-02-25

    Public Hearing: 03/03/2025 09:00 am LOB 302-304

  25. 2025-01-30

    Vacated and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy (Rep. C. McGuire): MA VV (in recess of) 01/09/2025 HJ 3 P. 28

    referral-committee

  26. 2025-01-07

    Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 2 P. 13

    introduction,referral-committee

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