New Hampshire HB1704: permitting public employees to bargain individually with public employers without any intervention.

Sponsors

• Brian Labrie (R, 2) · primary sponsor
• Mike Drago (R, 4)
• Matt Drew (R, 19)
• Samuel Farrington (R, 8)
• Michael Granger (R, 2)
• Jonathan Morton (R, 39)
• Jason Osborne (R, 2)
• John Schneller (R, 2)
• Ross Berry (R, 44)
• Kristin Noble (R, 2)

Latest actions

1. April 23, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11
2. March 12, 2026: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. B. Sullivan): MA RC 177-159 03/11/2026 HJ 7
3. March 12, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0699h: AF RC 165-171 03/11/2026 HJ 7
4. March 12, 2026: Lay HB1704 on Table (Rep. Creighton): MF DV 164-171 03/11/2026 HJ 7
5. March 12, 2026: Special Order next order of business (Rep. B. Sullivan): MA RC 167-164 03/11/2026 HJ 7
6. February 9, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
7. February 9, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/03/2026 (Vote 11-9; RC) HC 10 P. 61
8. January 28, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 159
9. January 21, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 03:15 pm GP 159
10. December 12, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services HJ 1 P. 32

Common questions

What is HB1704?

HB1704 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): permitting public employees to bargain individually with public employers without any intervention.

What is the status of HB1704?

Failed as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 (April 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1704?

Brian Labrie (R, 2), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1704?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3159&sy=2026