SB570 Relative to legislative ethics.
Relative to legislative ethics.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Ethics reforms have no direct financial impact but can prevent corrupt deals that cost taxpayers money.
Your Community
Strengthening legislative ethics protects the integrity of NH's democratic institutions and helps ensure legislators serve public interests rather than personal gain.
Your Freedom
Ethics reforms protect citizens' right to honest representation and government accountability.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13
Sponsor
Sharon Carson (R)
The Short Version
Addresses ethics rules for state legislators, potentially updating conflict of interest disclosure, gift rules, or other ethical standards. Stronger legislative ethics help prevent corruption and maintain public trust.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ NH voters seeking honest representation
- ▲ Public trust in government
- ▲ Transparency advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Legislators facing stricter ethics requirements
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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