HB1255 Removing the requirement of more evidence than a campaign contribution to demonstrate that a vote, appointment or nomination was a corrupt practice.
Removing the requirement of more evidence than a campaign contribution to demonstrate that a vote, appointment or nomination was a corrupt practice.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Would have strengthened anti-corruption enforcement by lowering the bar to prove pay-to-play politics.
Your Freedom
Would have improved democratic accountability, though could risk chilling legitimate political donations.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 14
Sponsor
Aidan Ankarberg (I)
The Short Version
Would have made it easier to prove quid pro quo corruption by removing the requirement that evidence beyond a campaign contribution is needed. Killed via ITL, maintaining the higher evidentiary standard.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Government accountability advocates
- ▲ Citizens concerned about political corruption
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Campaign donors and politicians who benefit from the higher evidentiary standard
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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