New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1723: requiring utilities and electric grid operators to assess and report the vulnerability of high-voltage transformers to geomagnetic and electromagnetic disturbances, and to recommend mitigation measures to protect the state electric infrastructure.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1723 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: requiring utilities and electric grid operators to assess and report the vulnerability of high-voltage transformers to geomagnetic and electromagnetic disturbances, and to recommend mitigation measures to protect the state electric infrastructure. Primary sponsor: Rita Mattson (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 16, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 310; eff. 9/1/2027.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Mattson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Cheshire 18 |
| Keith Ammon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 42 |
| Matt Sabourin dit Choinière | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 30 |
| Brian Cole | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 26 |
| Daniel Innis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kat McGhee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 35 |
| Mary Murphy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 27 |
| Jim Qualey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Cheshire 18 |
| Denise Ricciardi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| John Schneller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 2 |
| Doug Thomas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 310; eff. 9/1/2027
- Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 56
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
- Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2158e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 48
- Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2158e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1811s and 2026-1307s (Rep. Vose): MA DV 186-153 05/20/2026 HJ 14 P. 22
- Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1811s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Sen. Watters Floor Amendment # 2026-1811s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Sen. Watters Moved Ought to Pass; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Refer to Interim Study, MF, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/14/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 18
- Special Order to 05/14/2026, Without Objection, MA; 05/07/2026 SJ 11
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