HB1109 Relative to notice requirements regarding public employee suspensions and investigations and recognizing certain positions in the department of corrections as group II positions.
Relative to notice requirements regarding public employee suspensions and investigations and recognizing certain positions in the department of corrections as group II positions.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Reclassifying 28 corrections positions to Group II retirement status will increase future pension liabilities and taxpayer costs, though the fiscal impact is not quantified in the bill.
Your Community
The bill affects internal HR procedures for public employers and retirement classification, with no direct effect on community services or local government operations.
Your Freedom
Suspended public employees gain the right to written notice of charges and regular updates during investigations, protecting due process and worker rights, though the exemption for unionized employees limits its scope.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 321; eff. I. Sec 1 eff 1/1/2027 II Rem eff 6/30/2026
Sponsor
Jack Flanagan (R)
The Short Version
This bill requires public employers to notify suspended employees in writing of the cause and duration of their suspension, with status updates every 90 days, and reclassifies 28 Department of Corrections positions to a higher retirement tier. The notification requirement applies to most public employees unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement with its own disciplinary procedures.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Public employees who are suspended and are not covered by collective bargaining agreements
- ▲ Department of Corrections staff in the 28 reclassified positions (who gain enhanced retirement benefits)
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ NH taxpayers funding the state retirement system, due to increased pension obligations from reclassifying positions to Group II
- ▼ Potentially public employers who must implement new notification procedures and track suspension status
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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