HB1504 Prohibiting retailers from engaging in price gouging on certain necessary products and services.
Prohibiting retailers from engaging in price gouging on certain necessary products and services.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Would have protected consumers from extreme price increases on necessities during emergencies and supply disruptions.
Your Community
Price gouging laws protect vulnerable communities during disasters when people have no alternatives.
Your Freedom
Restricts business pricing freedom, though to prevent exploitation of emergency situations.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Alexis Simpson (D)
The Short Version
Would have banned price gouging on essential goods and services during emergencies. Killed via ITL voice vote. NH is one of few states without price gouging protections, leaving consumers vulnerable during disasters.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Consumers during emergencies
- ▲ Low-income residents most affected by price spikes
- ▲ All NH residents during disasters
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Retailers who profit from emergency pricing
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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