HB1014 Exempting certain retirees from the 28-day waiting period for part-time employment.
Exempting certain retirees from the 28-day waiting period for part-time employment.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Retirees could start earning supplemental income sooner, helping those on fixed incomes make ends meet without an arbitrary delay.
Your Community
Helps address labor shortages by allowing experienced retirees to return to part-time work faster, benefiting employers and communities alike.
Your Freedom
Removes an unnecessary government-imposed waiting period, giving retirees more autonomy over when they choose to work.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Peter Petrigno (D)
The Short Version
Would exempt certain retirees from the mandatory 28-day waiting period before they can begin part-time employment after retirement. This removes a bureaucratic barrier that delays retirees from re-entering the workforce on a part-time basis.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Retirees seeking part-time work
- ▲ Employers facing labor shortages
- ▲ Small businesses needing experienced workers
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Minimal costs; slight administrative adjustment for retirement system
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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