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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.

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

Hearings

  • 2026-02-021:00 pmHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-02-093:00 pmHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing

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.