New Hampshire HB221: (New Title) enabling electric utilities to own, operate, and offer advanced nuclear resources, and relative to purchased power a

Sponsors

• David Watters (D, 4) · primary sponsor
• Timothy Lang (R, 2)
• Suzanne Prentiss (D, 5)
• David Nagel (D, 6)
• Jess Edwards (R, 31)

Latest actions

1. May 28, 2026: Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026
2. May 18, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13
3. May 18, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
4. May 14, 2026: Conference Committee Report # 2026-1774c, Adopted, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
5. May 14, 2026: Conference Committee Report 2026-1774c: Adopted, VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
6. May 12, 2026: Conference Committee Report Filed, # 2026-1774c; 05/14/2026
7. April 30, 2026: Conference Committee Meeting: 04/30/2026 10:00 am GP 229
8. April 28, 2026: President Appoints: Senators Avard, Pearl, Watters; (In Recess 04/23/2026); SJ 10
9. April 28, 2026: Sen. Carson Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 10
10. April 28, 2026: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Vose, D. Thomas, Bernardy, Notter 04/23/2026

Common questions

What is HB221?

HB221 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): (New Title) enabling electric utilities to own, operate, and offer advanced nuclear resources, and relative to purchased power a.

What does HB221 do?

(New Title) enabling electric utilities to own, operate, and offer advanced nuclear resources, and relative to purchased power agreements for electric distribution utilities and limitations on community customer generators.

What is the status of HB221?

Vetoed as of May 28, 2026. Latest action: Vetoed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026 (May 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HB221?

David Watters (D, 4), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB221?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=0263&sy=2026