New Hampshire SB570 amends legislative ethics rules regarding recusal for conflicts of interest.

New Hampshire SB570 amends the state's legislative ethics rules by defining "direct benefit" and "direct detriment" in relation to conflicts of interest. It specifies that a legislator must recuse from official legislative activities if they or a household member will receive a financial benefit or detriment from the enactment of legislation, unless the decision is made by an unrelated third party. The bill also outlines exceptions to recusal, such as when a legislator advocates or votes to avoid a negative impact. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

New Hampshire SB570 amends legislative ethics rules regarding recusal for conflicts of interest.

New Hampshire SB570 amends the state's legislative ethics rules by defining "direct benefit" and "direct detriment" in relation to conflicts of interest. It specifies that a legislator must recuse from official legislative activities if they or a household member will receive a financial benefit or detriment from the enactment of legislation, unless the decision is made by an unrelated third party. The bill also outlines exceptions to recusal, such as when a legislator advocates or votes to avoid a negative impact. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.