New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1761: expanding the New Hampshire paid family and medical leave program.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1761 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: expanding the New Hampshire paid family and medical leave program. Primary sponsor: Paige Beauchemin (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 19, 2026): Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 10-1; ).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paige Beauchemin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 3 |
| Eleana Colby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 9 |
| Heath Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Strafford 4 |
| Samantha Jacobs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Cheshire 15 |
| Janet Lucas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Grafton 7 |
| Jennifer Mandelbaum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 21 |
| Toni Weinstein | Co-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
- Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 10-1; )
- Executive Session: 10/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Subcommittee Work Session: 09/09/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 7
- Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/04/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 7 P. 6
- Executive Session: 02/04/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
- Subcommittee Work Session: 01/22/2026 02:15 pm GP 229
- Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 11:15 am GP 229
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 34