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SB 664 · 2026 · Senate · Health and Human Services Committee

Hospital executive pay limits

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limiting hospital executive compensation in communities designated as distressed place-based economies under certain circumstances.

Imposes a temporary freeze on executive compensation for hospitals in economically distressed communities that reduce their workforce by more than 10 employees in a single department, with enforcement by the charitable trusts unit of the department of justice.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the Senate · March 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕Senate
  3. House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill provides that any hospital located in an economically distressed community that conducts a workforce reduction affecting more than 10 employees in a single department within a specified period shall be subject to a temporary freeze on certain executive compensation. The bill provides for enforcement by the charitable trusts unit of the department of justice.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. David RochefortRPrimeChair· Health and Human Services
  • Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Ruth WardRDeputy Majority Leader
  • Sen. Mark McConkeyRChair· Capital Budget
  • Rep. Katy PeternelRVice Chair· Education Policy and Administration

Also: Sen. Pat LongD, Sen. Tim McGoughR, Rep. Lori KorzenR

Public testimony

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

Hearings

  • 2026-02-189:00 amSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 29, 2026SenIntroduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 3
  2. Feb 18, 2026SenHearing: 02/18/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am; SC 6
  3. Mar 12, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026, Vote 4-1; SC 9
  4. Mar 12, 2026SenSen. Prentiss Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
  5. Mar 12, 2026SenPending Motion Ought to Pass; 03/12/2026; SJ 6

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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