New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1596: relative to the collection of certain health care program premiums; funding for the university system of New Hampshire; and raising the tobacco tax.

Did not advance Last action February 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 200-157 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 33

Plain-language summary

HB 1596 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to the collection of certain health care program premiums; funding for the university system of New Hampshire; and raising the tobacco tax. Primary sponsor: Jerry Stringham (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 200-157 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 33.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jerry Stringham (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.