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HB 1777 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Restricting use of 911 system funds

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relative to the enhanced 911 system fund.

Restricts use of Enhanced 911 system funds to expenditures directly supporting call delivery and dispatch operations and establishes enforcement mechanisms and financial oversight for unauthorized use.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill restricts the use of Enhanced 911 system funds to expenditures that directly support 911 call delivery and dispatch operations, establishes enforcement mechanisms for unauthorized use, and enhanced financial transparency and oversight.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“No funds from the enhanced 911 system shall be expended for any purpose not authorized under RSA 106-H:9, II.”
RSA 106-H:9-b
“Any person who has reason to believe that funds from the enhanced 911 system fund have been used for unauthorized purposes may file a written complaint with the enhanced 911 commission as established under RSA 106-H:3 or the New Hampshire department of justice.”
RSA 106-H:9-c
“Any agency or department found to have used E911 funds for purposes not authorized under state or federal law shall, upon notification, repay the diverted amount from an appropriate funding source within one year.”
RSA 106-H:9-b
“If repayment is not made within the specified time frame, the agency or department may be subject to monetary penalties or forfeitures, as determined by the department of justice, taking into account the amount diverted, the nature of the violation, and whether it was willful or repeated.”
RSA 106-H:9-b

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Mary Hakken-PhillipsDPrime

Public testimony

9 signed in online · 4 wrote testimony

78% support22% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“This bill to protect the use of emergency funds for emergency purposes upholds a core principle of good government: responsible management. The Department of Safety needs to be accountable for its use of resources. Please vote HB 1777 OTP.”
— Martha Jane Rich, Enfieldsupports
“Reliable 911 services are a core public good. Any changes to this fund should ensure revenues are protected and used solely for emergency communications.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchestersupports
“The testimony and discussion today raised legitimate concerns about whether funds designated for 911 are being used as intended. I support this bill because it improves oversight and helps ensure those funds are properly allocated so 911 remain reliable and effective.”
— Sam DePolle, Manchestersupports
“I cannot support any legislation that restricts funds to the 911 system in any way.”
— Amber Kehoe, Northfieldopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 9, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate12–5
    Overall
    71% yea
  • Feb 19, 2026HouseDivisionLay HB1777 on Table (Rep. Vose)Adopted217–122
    Overall
    64% yea

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 2, 2026Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and EnergyWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamPublic Hearing
  • Feb 9, 2026Public hearingHouse Science, Technology and Energy6:46:11–6:50:103m 59slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate — roll call; Executive Session
  • Feb 19, 2026Floor debateHouse floor5:43:46–5:49:536m 7slocated in the stream transcriptLay HB1777 on Table (Rep. Vose) — adopted, division 217-122

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Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 35
  2. Feb 2, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
  3. Feb 9, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/09/2026 03:00 pm GP 229
  4. Feb 9, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/09/2026 (Vote 12-5; RC) HC 7 P. 39
  5. Feb 11, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseLay HB1777 on Table (Rep. Vose): MA DV 217-122 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 106

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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