SB496 Relative to supervision and registration requirements for associates of broker-dealers.
Relative to supervision and registration requirements for associates of broker-dealers.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Better oversight of broker-dealer associates helps protect NH investors from fraud and unsuitable investment recommendations that could cost them money.
Your Community
Stronger financial industry regulation protects NH residents, particularly retirees and less sophisticated investors, from financial misconduct.
Your Freedom
Standard financial industry regulatory update that balances investor protection with industry compliance requirements.
Status
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Sponsor
Tim McGough (R)
The Short Version
Updates supervision and registration requirements for associates working at broker-dealer firms. These are the people who sell securities and investment products to NH residents.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ NH investors and consumers of financial services
- ▲ Retirees vulnerable to financial exploitation
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Broker-dealer firms facing updated compliance requirements
- ▼ Associates subject to new registration rules
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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