HB1593 Relative to nondiscrimination due to disability.
Relative to nondiscrimination due to disability.
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 most residents; could affect businesses that need to ensure compliance with stronger disability protections.
Your Community
Strengthening disability nondiscrimination protections ensures people with disabilities can fully participate in employment, housing, and public life.
Your Freedom
Expands civil rights protections for people with disabilities, giving them greater freedom to participate in society without discrimination.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Sponsor
Patricia Cornell (D)
The Short Version
Strengthens nondiscrimination protections for people with disabilities in New Hampshire. Received only a minority committee report (Ought to Pass), meaning the majority opposed it despite protecting a vulnerable population.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ People with disabilities facing discrimination
- ▲ Disability rights organizations
- ▲ Employers seeking clear compliance standards
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Businesses that may face additional compliance requirements
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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