HB74 Defining the term citizen for the purposes of the right to know law and including preliminary drafts circulated to a quorum of a majority of a public body as disclosable documents.
Defining the term citizen for the purposes of the right to know law and including preliminary drafts circulated to a quorum of a majority of a public body as disclosable documents.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact.
Your Community
Would have significantly increased government transparency by requiring disclosure of draft documents shared among decision-makers.
Your Freedom
Expands public access to government deliberations, strengthening democratic accountability.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 74
Sponsor
Jess Edwards (R)
The Short Version
Would have expanded government transparency by making preliminary drafts shared with a quorum of a public body subject to disclosure under the Right-to-Know law. Also defined who qualifies as a 'citizen' for filing requests. Killed in committee.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Citizens seeking government transparency
- ▲ Journalists
- ▲ Watchdog organizations
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Government bodies that would face more disclosure requirements
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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