New Hampshire HB1480: raising the meals and rooms tax rate.

Sponsors

• Michael Cahill (D, 10) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 8
2. February 4, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 17-2; CC) HC 6 P. 8
3. January 23, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 01/28/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
4. January 23, 2026: Executive Session: 01/28/2026 02:00 pm GP 154
5. January 21, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 01/26/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
6. January 21, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/26/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
7. January 8, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 12:00 pm GP 154
8. December 4, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means HJ 1 P. 22

Common questions

What is HB1480?

HB1480 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): raising the meals and rooms tax rate.

What is the status of HB1480?

Failed as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 8 (February 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1480?

Michael Cahill (D, 10).

Where is the official record for HB1480?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2842&sy=2026