New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1704: permitting public employees to bargain individually with public employers without any intervention.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1704 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: permitting public employees to bargain individually with public employers without any intervention. Primary sponsor: Brian Labrie (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. B. Sullivan): MA RC 177-159 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 245.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Labrie | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 2 |
| Ross Berry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 44 |
| Mike Drago | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 4 |
| Matt Drew | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 19 |
| Samuel Farrington | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michael Granger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Strafford 2 |
| Kristin Noble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 2 |
| Jason Osborne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 2 |
| John Schneller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. B. Sullivan): MA RC 177-159 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 245
- Amendment # 2026-0699h: AF RC 165-171 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 242
- Lay HB1704 on Table (Rep. Creighton): MF DV 164-171 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 242
- Special Order next order of business (Rep. B. Sullivan): MA RC 167-164 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 240
- Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/03/2026 (Vote 11-9; RC) HC 10 P. 61
- Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 03:15 pm GP 159
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services HJ 1 P. 32