New Hampshire HB1719: removing Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which immunization is required under state law.

Sponsors

• Kelley Potenza (R, 19) · primary sponsor
• Liz Barbour (R, 35)
• Susan DeRoy (R, 3)
• Mike Drago (R, 4)
• Jim Kofalt (R, 32)
• Linda McGrath (R, 40)
• Robert Wherry (R, 13)
• Matt Drew (R, 19)
• Keith Murphy (R, 16)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
2. April 23, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 3-1; CC; SC 17
3. April 23, 2026: Hearing: 04/02/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 12
4. March 10, 2026: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 62
5. February 13, 2026: Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 4
6. February 12, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA RC 186-168 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 36
7. February 12, 2026: Referred to Finance 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 38
8. February 3, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
9. February 3, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/28/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 6 P. 14
10. January 21, 2026: Executive Session: 01/28/2026 02:30 pm GP 158

Common questions

What is HB1719?

HB1719 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): removing Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which immunization is required under state law.

What is the status of HB1719?

In committee as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11 (May 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1719?

Kelley Potenza (R, 19), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1719?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2373&sy=2026