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HB 733 · 2026 · House · Judiciary Committee

Regulating lawsuit funding companies

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relative to reporting requirements for persons or entities financing lawsuits.

Regulates consumer litigation finance agreements and makes violations of the applicable chapter a violation of the New Hampshire consumer protection act.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (Senate) · January 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill: I. Requires that consumer litigation funding contracts contain certain disclosures. II. Restricts certain provisions in consumer litigation funding contracts. III. Establishes criminal penalties for disclosure or contract violations. IV. Requires that entities register with the state prior to engaging in consumer litigation financing.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Brian ColeRPrimeVice Chair· Housing
  • Rep. Mike OuelletRVice Chair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Also: Rep. Jim KofaltR

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-02-1210:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-03-0410:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 104Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-03-0510:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 302-304Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-03-249:00 amHouse Finance - Division ILOB 212Public hearing
  • 2025-04-0110:00 amHouse FinanceLOB 210-211Public hearing
  • 2025-04-241:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Judiciary HJ 3 P. 25
  2. Jan 9, 2025HouseVacated and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Rep. Lynn): MA VV 01/09/2025 HJ 3 P. 28
  3. Feb 12, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/12/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  4. Mar 4, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 03/04/2025 10:00 am LOB 104
  5. Mar 5, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/05/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  6. Mar 5, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0726h 03/05/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  7. Mar 13, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0726h: AA VV 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 8
  8. Mar 13, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0726h: MA VV 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 8
  9. Mar 13, 2025HouseReferred to Finance 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 10
  10. Mar 24, 2025HouseDivision I Work Session: 03/24/2025 09:00 am LOB 212
  11. Apr 1, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/01/2025 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  12. Apr 2, 2025House: Ought to Pass 04/02/2025 (Vote 25-0; CC) HC 19 P. 12
  13. Apr 10, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 04/10/2025 HJ 12 P. 5
  14. Mar 27, 2025SenIntroduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 10
  15. Apr 24, 2025SenHearing: 04/24/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 19
  16. May 22, 2025Sen: Rereferred to Committee, 05/22/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 22
  17. May 22, 2025SenRereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 05/22/2025; SJ 14
  18. Jan 7, 2026SenCommittee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 46
  19. Jan 7, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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