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HB 1531 · 2026 · House · Municipal and County Government Committee

Host agreements for gaming facilities

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requiring applicants for games of chance facilities licensees and game operator employer licensees to enter into host community agreements with municipalities.

Requires applicants for games of chance facility and game operator employer licenses to enter into host community agreements with the municipalities where they will operate.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires applicants for games of chance facility licenses and game operator employer licenses to enter into host community agreements with the municipalities in which they will operate games of chance.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Bill OhmRPrimeClerk· Ways and Means
  • Rep. Susan AlmyDRanking Member· Ways and Means
  • Rep. Laura TelerskiDDeputy Democratic Leader
  • Rep. Katelyn KuttabRClerk· Judiciary
  • Rep. Bill BoydRClerk· Public Works and Highways
  • Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader

Also: Rep. Louis JurisD, Rep. Susan ElbergerD, Rep. Kevin ScullyR, Rep. Thomas OppelD, Rep. Len TurcotteR

Public testimony

7 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony

86% support14% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“For the record, I am Thomas Oppel, Representative for Grafton District 9, encompassing the towns of Canaan, Dorchester & Orange. This bill would provide at least some reimbursement to communities hosting gaming for the added expense.…”
— Thomas Oppel, Canaan · Grafton House District 9: Canaan, Dorchester & Orangesupports
“Ensures municipalities are fairly compensated and have a say in local gambling operations, protecting community interests.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Machestersupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-279:30 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearing
  • 2026-02-031:00 pmHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 1 P. 24
  2. Jan 27, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/27/2026 10:15 am GP 154
  3. Feb 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 154
  4. Feb 3, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 7 P. 18
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 29

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.