New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1788: holding state contracts with DEI provisions to be void as a matter of law and establishing a right of action for citizens where public entities or state agencies engage with contracts with DEI provisions.

Passed one chamber Last action April 16, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

Plain-language summary

HB 1788 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: holding state contracts with DEI provisions to be void as a matter of law and establishing a right of action for citizens where public entities or state agencies engage with contracts with DEI provisions. Primary sponsor: Rich Nalevanko (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rich Nalevanko (Republican). 6 co-sponsors.