HB 1177 · 2026 · House · Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Committee
Remote worker definitions and protections
AI-generatedadding a definition to the labor laws regarding remote work and defining the nature of such employment.
Defines remote work and establishes various employment protections for remote workers.AI-generated
Status
Committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate; died at adjournment · February 3, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill defines remote work and establishes various employment protections for remote workers.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
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Sponsors
Public testimony
6 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony
83% support17% oppose0% neutral
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“Opposition Testimony on HB 1177: Defining Remote Work in Labor Law I unequivocally oppose HB 1177, which seeks to redefine remote work within our labor laws.…”
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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-01-1311:00 amHouse Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative ServicesGP 159Public hearing
- 2026-01-2010:00 amHouse Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative ServicesGP 159Public hearingrescheduled
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services HJ 1 P. 9
- Jan 13, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/13/2026 01:15 pm GP 159
- Jan 20, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/20/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Jan 20, 2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/20/2026 (Vote 11-9; RC) HC 10 P. 102
- Feb 3, 2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.