New Hampshire HB481: (New Title) relative to the state primary date.

Sponsors

• Kristine Perez (R, 16) · primary sponsor
• Susan DeRoy (R, 3)
• Ron Dunn (R, 16)
• Louise Andrus (R, 5)
• Kat McGhee (D, 35)
• Jonah Wheeler (D, 33)
• Wendy Thomas (D, 12)

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 44; eff. 01/01/2028
2. April 28, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
3. April 9, 2026: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-3068s (Rep. Berry): MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10
4. January 7, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-3068s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/07/2026; SJ 1
5. January 7, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2025-3068s, AA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1
6. November 3, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3068s, 01/07/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 46
7. May 15, 2025: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 05/15/2025; SJ 13
8. May 7, 2025: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 05/15/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 21
9. April 23, 2025: Hearing: 04/29/2025, Room 103, LOB, 10:30 am; SC 19
10. March 28, 2025: Introduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 10

Common questions

What is HB481?

HB481 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): (New Title) relative to the state primary date.

What is the status of HB481?

Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 44; eff. 01/01/2028 (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB481?

Kristine Perez (R, 16), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB481?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=0794&sy=2026