New Hampshire HB1003: prohibiting the Grafton county attorney from engaging in the private practice of law.

Sponsors

• Donald McFarlane (R, 18) · primary sponsor
• Linda Franz (R, 6)
• Diane Pauer (R, 36)
• John Sellers (R, 10)
• Lex Berezhny (R, 11)
• Joseph Barton (R, 1)
• Jordan Ulery (R, 13)
• Joseph Guthrie (R, 15)
• Marie Bjelobrk (R, 5)
• Bob Lynn (R, 17)

Latest actions

1. June 9, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/05/2026; Chapter 117; eff.06/05/2026
2. May 21, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13
3. May 21, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
4. April 21, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
5. April 17, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 15A
6. April 1, 2026: Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 13
7. February 9, 2026: Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 4
8. February 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3
9. January 27, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/13/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 5 P. 9
10. January 16, 2026: Executive Session: 01/13/2026 10:30 am GP 154

Common questions

What is HB1003?

HB1003 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): prohibiting the Grafton county attorney from engaging in the private practice of law.

What is the status of HB1003?

Signed into law as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/05/2026; Chapter 117; eff.06/05/2026 (June 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1003?

Donald McFarlane (R, 18), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1003?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2285&sy=2026