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SB 669 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee

Two-tier alcohol license for salons

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relative to on-premises licenses for licensed barbershops and salons.

Separates the on-premises license for barbershops and salons into two tiers, one allowing a single sale and one allowing service without charge, and requires the liquor commission to report annually to the legislature.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This increases the fee for an on-premises license for barbershops and salons, requires the liquor commission to inspect such licensees, and requires the liquor commission to make an annual report to the legislature regarding the issuance of licenses and the number and type of violations which occurred.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDPrimeMinority Leader
  • Sen. Suzanne PrentissDAssistant Democratic Leader
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Ruth WardRDeputy Majority Leader
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair· Commerce
  • Sen. David RochefortRChair· Health and Human Services
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip

Also: Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

5 signed in online

40% support60% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-179:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-0110:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 231Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Feb 5, 2026SenIntroduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 4
  2. Feb 17, 2026SenHearing: 02/17/2026, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC 6
  3. Mar 12, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1021s, 03/12/2026; Vote 6-0; CC; SC 9
  4. Mar 12, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1021s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
  5. Mar 12, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1021s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
  6. Mar 12, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 8 P. 115
  7. Apr 1, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/01/2026 11:30 am GP 231
  8. Apr 22, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/22/2026 10:45 am GP 231
  9. Apr 22, 2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/22/2026 (Vote 13-3; RC) HC 18 P. 11
  10. Apr 30, 2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1563h
  11. May 7, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA RC 173-171 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 19
  12. May 7, 2026HouseReconsider Interim Study (Rep. Knab): MF DV 147-196 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 33

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

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