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HB 1706 · 2026 · House · Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee

Ending refugee resettlement program

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repealing the refugee resettlement program in the department of health and human services and prohibiting expenditure of state funds on refugee resettlement.

Terminates the refugee resettlement program administered by the department of health and human services and prohibits any state agency from accepting or spending money to settle, fund, or otherwise assist refugee resettlement.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · April 10, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill repeals the refugee resettlement program in the department of health and human services and prohibits expenditure of state funds on refugee resettlement.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Travis CorcoranRPrime
  • Rep. Joe AlexanderRChair· Housing
  • Rep. Ross BerryRChair· Election Law
  • Rep. Kristin NobleRChair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Jason OsborneRMajority Leader
  • Rep. James SpillaneRChair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Sen. Ruth WardRDeputy Majority Leader

Also: Rep. Mike BelcherR, Rep. Matt DrewR, Rep. Keith ErfR, Rep. Donald McFarlaneR

Public testimony

2,231 signed in online · 958 wrote testimony

23% support77% oppose0% neutral

ForNew Hampshire residents should be prioritized first

AgainstWelcoming refugees reflects national and state values

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“-This program is effectively being dismantled at the federal level. -Nobody in New Hampshire voted to receive foreign nationals. Nobody. -None of the people trafficked here voted to live in New Hampshire. -We are not here to save the rest of the world.…”
— Patrick Binder, Manchestersupports
“I live in New Hampshire and do not think taxpayers should be paying for resettlement, or providing any assistance to illegal immigrants that is funded by taxpayers. Money in New Hampshire should go to support New Hampshire American citizens.…”
— Penny Percey, Nelsonsupports
“Howdy, As a concerned member of the public I want to end the refugee resettlement program. My family is already poor and recieving absolutely zero public assistance. Why would we help complete foreigners before helping our own who this country was set up for?…”
— Jeremy Fischer, Bristolsupports
“PLEASE! USA Citizens only. We here in Claremont, really see our elderly struggling with the rising Property Taxes and this would really help. A step in the right direction.”
— Tara Haack, Claremont · Tara Haackopposes
“This bill pointlessly targets immigrants who have been extensively vetted and welcomed by our federal government and our state after escaping horrific persecution and violence.…”
— J Baines, Goffstownopposes
“This extremist bill would repeal New Hampshire’s refugee resettlement program and prohibit the use of state funds to assist refugees.…”
— Tram Fultz, Candiaopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-249:00 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-03-049:00 amHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsGP 158Public hearing
  • 2026-04-019:00 amSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-021:00 pmSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 32
  2. Feb 23, 2026House==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/23/2026 01:00 pm GP 158
  3. Feb 24, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/24/2026 01:00 pm GP 158
  4. Mar 4, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/04/2026 09:00 am GP 158
  5. Mar 4, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 03/04/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 51
  6. Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  7. Mar 11, 2026HouseIndefinitely Postpone (Rep. W. Thomas): MF RC 158-169 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 195
  8. Mar 11, 2026HouseLay HB1706 on Table (Rep. N. Germana): MF RC 161-170 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 198
  9. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA RC 170-164 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 200
  10. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7
  11. Apr 1, 2026Sen==RECESSED== Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 12
  12. Apr 2, 2026Sen==RECONVENE== Hearing: 04/02/2026, Room 103, SH, 02:30 pm;
  13. Apr 16, 2026Sen: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 04/16/2026; SC 14
  14. Apr 16, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

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Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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