New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 516: relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 516 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services. Primary sponsor: Pat Long (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 138; Effective 06/12/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Debra Altschiller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Regina Birdsell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Donovan Fenton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Cindy Rosenwald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Victoria Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“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 the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 138; Effective 06/12/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 34
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026); SJ 14
- Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 10
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/22/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 18 P. 8
- Executive Session: 04/22/2026 10:45 am GP 231
- Public Hearing: 04/15/2026 11:00 am GP 231
- Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124
- Committee Amendment # 2026-0117s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
- Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0117s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0117s, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 3
- Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 1
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