New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 542: limiting the game dates available to charities at gaming facilities.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 542 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: limiting the game dates available to charities at gaming facilities. Primary sponsor: Tim Lang (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 22, 2026): Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/07/2026 (Vote 12-2;).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Lang | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Bill Gannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| John Janigian | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 25 |
| Tim McGough | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Keith Murphy | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| David Watters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“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 10/07/2026 (Vote 12-2;)
- Full Committee Work Session: 09/30/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- Executive Session: 09/30/2026 10:30 am GP 234
- Full Committee Work Session: 06/15/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 06/15/2026 11:00 am GP 159
- Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 16
- Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/23/2026 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- Executive Session: 03/23/2026 11:30 am GP 159
- Full Committee Work Session: 03/23/2026 10:30 am GP 159
- Public Hearing: 03/09/2026 11:15 am GP 159
- Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Ways and Means HJ 5 P. 124
- Committee Amendment # 2026-0199s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
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