New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1257: requiring that candidates for state representative and state senator live in the district for which they seek election for at least 2 years.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1257 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: requiring that candidates for state representative and state senator live in the district for which they seek election for at least 2 years. Primary sponsor: Michael Cahill (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 14.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cahill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 14
- Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/10/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 9 P. 13
- Executive Session: 02/10/2026 11:00 am GP 158
- Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 158
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 12