HB 458 · 2026 · House · Municipal and County Government Committee
Local aid for citizens only
AI-generatedlimiting local assistance to U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents.
Limits eligibility for local welfare assistance to United States citizens or permanent legal residents.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · January 7, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕House
- Senate
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill provides that local assistance shall be limited to United States citizens or permanent legal residents.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Rep. Terry RoyRPrimeChair· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Rep. Steven SmithRVice Chair· Rules
- Rep. Thomas WalshRChair· Transportation
- Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
- Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2025-02-049:30 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentLOB 307Public hearing
- 2025-02-181:00 pmHouse Municipal and County GovernmentLOB 201Public hearing
- 2025-09-241:00 pmHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 3 P. 11
- Feb 4, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/04/2025 02:40 pm LOB 307
- Feb 18, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2025 01:00 pm LOB 201
- Feb 19, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
- Sep 24, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 09/24/2025 01:00 pm GP 154
- Sep 24, 2025House: Inexpedient to Legislate 09/24/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 51 P. 16
- Jan 7, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 77
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.