HB477 Establishing a commission to study safety and security procedures in the New Hampshire state house.
Establishing a commission to study safety and security procedures in the New Hampshire state house.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Study commission itself has minimal cost; any resulting security upgrades could require funding.
Your Community
Ensuring the safety of the state house protects both lawmakers and citizens who visit for hearings and civic engagement.
Your Freedom
Security study itself has no freedom impact, though resulting changes could affect public access.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 76
Sponsor
Laura Telerski (D)
The Short Version
Would have created a commission to review security procedures at the NH State House. Given increasing threats to government buildings nationwide, this aimed to assess and improve safety for legislators and visitors.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Legislators and state house staff
- ▲ Visitors and constituents attending hearings
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Minimal for the study itself
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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