HB313 Relative to non-public sessions at public meetings where discussion in public would likely affect a person's reputation.
Relative to non-public sessions at public meetings where discussion in public would likely affect a person's reputation.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact.
Your Community
Expanding exceptions to open meetings reduces public oversight of government decision-making.
Your Freedom
Weakens the public's right to know by making it easier for government bodies to meet in secret.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 75
Sponsor
Joe Alexander (R)
The Short Version
Would expand when government bodies can go into non-public session to discuss matters affecting a person's reputation. Could reduce government transparency by broadening closed-session exceptions. Killed in committee.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Government officials seeking to discuss sensitive matters privately
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Citizens who rely on open meetings for government accountability
- ▼ Journalists
- ▼ Transparency advocates
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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