HB1480 Raising the meals and rooms tax rate.
Raising the meals and rooms tax rate.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Would increase costs when dining out or staying at hotels, though much of the burden falls on tourists.
Your Community
Higher rate could fund needed services but might hurt restaurant and hospitality businesses.
Your Freedom
Tax increase, even if modest, reduces economic freedom for residents and visitors.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 8
Sponsor
Michael Cahill (D)
The Short Version
Would have raised the meals and rooms tax rate, which is largely paid by tourists and out-of-state visitors. Killed via ITL voice vote. This tax is NH's way of generating revenue without an income or sales tax.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ State revenue for public services
- ▲ Municipalities receiving meals/rooms tax distributions
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Restaurant diners
- ▼ Hotel guests
- ▼ Tourism industry
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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