New Hampshire HB1211: relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations.

What the bill says

An act relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations. Rep. Granger, Straf. 2; Rep. Slottje, Hills. 13; Rep. Ankarberg, Straf. 7; Rep. Layon, Rock. 13; Rep. Alexander Jr., Hills. 29; Rep. Sabourin, Rock. 30; Sen. Innis, Dist 7; Sen. Murphy, Dist 16; Sen. Sullivan, Dist 18 COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------- AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill states that in actions brought by or against state agencies, after applying all customary tools of interpretation, the court or hearing officer shall resolve any rem.

From the amended text, March 11, 2026:

AN ACT relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations. Rep. Granger, Straf. 2; Rep. Slottje, Hills. 13; Rep. Ankarberg, Straf. 7; Rep. Layon, Rock. 13; Rep. Alexander Jr., Hills. 29; Rep. Sabourin, Rock. 30; Sen. Innis, Dist 7; Sen. Murphy, Dist 16; Sen. Sullivan, Dist 18 COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------- AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill states that in actions brought by or against state agencies, after applying all customary tools of interpretation, the court or hearing officer shall resolve any remaining doubt as to legal meaning in favor of a reasonable interpretation that limits agency power and maximizes liberty for the individuals impacted by restrictions, fees, fines, or civil or criminal action as a result of the state statute, regulation, or other subregulatory agency document. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics. Matter removed from current law appears …

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Sponsors

• Jim Kofalt (R, 32) · primary sponsor
• Michael Granger (R, 2)