HB1170 Relative to stipends for retired group II members of the state retirement system.
Relative to stipends for retired group II members of the state retirement system.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Would have helped retired police and firefighters keep up with rising costs, but was killed, leaving them without additional support.
Your Community
Retired first responders served their communities for decades. Denying stipends may contribute to recruitment challenges when prospective officers see inadequate retirement benefits.
Your Freedom
No direct impact on individual freedoms.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 18
Sponsor
Douglas Trottier (R)
The Short Version
Would have provided stipends to retired Group II members (police and firefighters) of the state retirement system. Killed by voice vote (ITL), denying additional financial support to retired first responders whose pensions may not keep pace with inflation.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ State budget (bill killed, no new spending)
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Retired police officers and firefighters
- ▼ Future recruitment for first responder positions
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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