Question 1

What is HB1788?

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HB1788 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): (New Title) holding state contracts with DEI provisions to be void as a matter of law and establishing a right of action for citizens where public entities or state agencies engage with contracts with DEI provisions.

Question 2

What does HB1788 do?

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In its own words: An act holding state contracts with DEI provisions to be void as a matter of law and establishing a right of action for citizens where public entities or state agencies engage with contracts with DEI provisions. Rep. DeRoy, Straf. 3; Rep. Wherry, Hills. 13; Rep. Sweeney, Rock. 25; Rep. Cambrils, Merr. 4; Rep. Berry, Hills. 44; Sen. Ward, Dist 8 COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill: I. Requires courts to find that contracts that include DEI-related provisions are void as a matter of law.

Question 3

What is the status of HB1788?

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In committee as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/16/2026;  SJ 9 (April 10, 2026).

Question 4

Who sponsored HB1788?

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Richard Nalevanko (R, 9), with 6 co-sponsors.

Question 5

Where is the official record for HB1788?

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On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2401&sy=2026

New Hampshire HB1788: (New Title) holding state contracts with DEI provisions to be void as a matter of law and establishing a right of action for citizens where public entities or state agencies engage with contracts with DEI provisions.

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