New Hampshire legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Hampshire HB1072: relative to employer notice of department of labor investigations.
Status: Vetoed, August 19, 2026
What the bill says
An act relative to employer notice of department of labor investigations. Rep. Creighton, Hills. 30; Rep. Giasson, Hills. 29; Rep. Granger, Straf. 2; Rep. Warden, Hills. 39; Rep. Drago, Rock. 4; Sen. Murphy, Dist 16 COMMITTEE: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This bill: I. Requires the labor commissioner to give at least 30 days' written notice before any visit or inspection, including the purpose, complaint status, and alleged violation. II. Requires at least 30 days for establishments to respond to docume.
From the enrolled text, May 21, 2026:
AN ACT relative to employer notice of department of labor investigations. Rep. Creighton, Hills. 30; Rep. Giasson, Hills. 29; Rep. Granger, Straf. 2; Rep. Warden, Hills. 39; Rep. Drago, Rock. 4; Sen. Murphy, Dist 16 COMMITTEE: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This bill: I. Requires the labor commissioner to give at least 30 days' written notice before any visit or inspection, including the purpose, complaint status, and alleged violation. II. Requires at least 30 days for establishments to respond to document or interview demands, regardless of complaint status. III. Allows shorter notice only with attorney general approval and only if: (a) The establishment violated labor laws within the past 36 months. (b) There is imminent risk to health or safety. (c) Notice would likely lead to evidence destruction or interference. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics. Matter removed from …
Sponsors
- Brian Labrie (R, 2) · primary sponsor
- Jim Creighton (R, 30)