HB1032 Creating an exception to physical attendance and quorum requirements under the right-to-know law for individuals with disabilities and individuals caring for a household member with disabilities.
Creating an exception to physical attendance and quorum requirements under the right-to-know law for individuals with disabilities and individuals caring for a household member with disabilities.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No significant financial impact. May reduce costs for accommodating disabled officials who otherwise couldn't participate.
Your Community
Removes barriers to civic participation for people with disabilities, making government more inclusive and representative of all community members.
Your Freedom
Expands the right of disabled individuals to participate in government, advancing equal access and ADA principles.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0495h
Sponsor
Timothy Horrigan (D)
The Short Version
Would allow remote participation in public meetings for people with disabilities and their caregivers, creating an exception to the in-person attendance rules under NH's Right-to-Know law. This improves access to government service while maintaining transparency.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Public officials with disabilities
- ▲ Caregivers of disabled family members
- ▲ Disability rights advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Those who argue remote participation weakens government transparency
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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