New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 74: defining the term citizen for the purposes of the right to know law and including preliminary drafts circulated to a quorum of a majority of a public body as disclosable documents.
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 74 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 23, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: defining the term citizen for the purposes of the right to know law and including preliminary drafts circulated to a quorum of a majority of a public body as disclosable documents. Primary sponsor: Jess Edwards (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 74.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jess Edwards | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 31 |
| Bob Lynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 17 |
“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 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 74
- Executive Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 230
- Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 09/10/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 51 P. 13
- Full Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 230
- Retained in Committee
- Executive Session: 01/30/2025 10:00 am LOB 206-208
- Public Hearing: 01/22/2025 10:30 am LOB 206-208
- Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Judiciary HJ 2 P. 4