HB1250 Relative to notice, documentation, and job reinstatement requirements under leave of absence for childbirth, postpartum, and pediatric medical appointments.
Relative to notice, documentation, and job reinstatement requirements under leave of absence for childbirth, postpartum, and pediatric medical appointments.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Harmful
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
The bill does not change whether leave is paid or unpaid, so no direct financial impact to families, though legal uncertainty about job reinstatement could indirectly affect job security.
Your Community
The bill applies only to employers with 20+ employees and does not affect schools, municipal services, or broader community infrastructure.
Your Freedom
The bill restricts flexibility in requesting leave by requiring 15 days' notice and introduces a new employer exception to job reinstatement, reducing protections for employees managing pregnancy-related or pediatric medical needs.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 12
Sponsor
Ross Berry (R)
The Short Version
This bill modifies NH's existing childbirth and pediatric leave law by requiring employees to give 15 days' notice (instead of 'reasonable' notice) and allowing employers to deny job reinstatement if returning would 'unduly disrupt operations.' The changes make it harder for new parents to take medical leave and create uncertainty about job protection upon return.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Employers with 20+ employees who gain clearer notice requirements and a new legal exception to reinstatement obligations
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Employees needing childbirth, postpartum, or pediatric medical leave who face stricter notice deadlines and reduced job security upon return
- ▼ Parents who may struggle to schedule medical appointments on short notice or face potential job loss if return would 'unduly disrupt operations'
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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