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HB1257 • 2026

requiring that candidates for state representative and state senator live in the district for which they seek election for at least 2 years.

requiring that candidates for state representative and state senator live in the district for which they seek election for at least 2 years.

Elections
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

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Last action
Official status
HOUSE
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Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. New Hampshire General Court

    INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE

Official Summary Text

requiring that candidates for state representative and state senator live in the district for which they seek election for at least 2 years.