HB1003 Prohibiting the Grafton county attorney from engaging in the private practice of law.
Prohibiting the Grafton county attorney from engaging in the private practice of law.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on taxpayer costs or family budgets; the county attorney's salary remains unchanged.
Your Community
Modest benefit to Grafton County residents by reducing potential conflicts of interest in the county attorney's prosecution and legal decisions.
Your Freedom
Restricts the county attorney's personal right to engage in private legal work, though this is limited to a single public office holder.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/05/2026; Chapter 117; eff.06/05/2026
Sponsor
Donald McFarlane (R)
The Short Version
This bill prohibits the Grafton County Attorney from practicing law privately or accepting fees outside their government salary, with an exception for unpaid legal help to family members. The change applies only to Grafton County and aims to eliminate potential conflicts of interest in the county attorney's office.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Grafton County residents who use county legal services
- ▲ Criminal defendants and civil parties in Grafton County cases where conflict-of-interest risks are reduced
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ The Grafton County Attorney, whose private income opportunities are eliminated
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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