HB1634 Establishing state court remedies for violations of state and federal law by federal employees.
Establishing state court remedies for violations of state and federal law by federal employees.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Could reduce legal costs for residents by providing a state court alternative to federal court proceedings.
Your Community
Creates an additional accountability mechanism for federal employees operating in NH communities.
Your Freedom
Strengthens state sovereignty and provides residents with additional legal protections against federal government overreach.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 25
Sponsor
Ellen Read (D)
The Short Version
Would create state court remedies when federal employees violate state or federal law. This addresses concerns about federal overreach by giving state courts jurisdiction to hold federal employees accountable.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ NH residents harmed by federal employee misconduct
- ▲ State sovereignty advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Federal agencies and employees subject to additional state oversight
- ▼ State courts handling new types of cases
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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