HB266 Relative to structural changes to the department of energy and creating a limited exemption from parental consent required for certain recordings under the parental bill of rights and relative to the effect of murder on a decedent's estate.
Relative to structural changes to the department of energy and creating a limited exemption from parental consent required for certain recordings under the parental bill of rights and relative to the effect of murder on a decedent's estate.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact for most residents.
Your Community
Prevents murderers from inheriting from their victims and improves energy department operations.
Your Freedom
Recording exemptions provide limited flexibility under parental rights law.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 03/03/2026; Chapter 4; eff. I. Sec 5-8 eff 3/3/2026 II. Rem eff 5/2/2026
Sponsor
Michael Harrington (R)
The Short Version
Omnibus bill restructuring the Department of Energy, creating recording exemptions under the parental bill of rights, and addressing how murder affects inheritance. Signed by Governor Ayotte.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Victims' families protected from killers inheriting estates
- ▲ Department of Energy operations
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Minimal -- addresses clear policy gaps
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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