HB1419

Establishing a committee to study whether a court with specialized jurisdiction over corporate, commercial, and equitable matters should be established.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26

Establishes a committee to study the feasibility of creating a specialized business court in New Hampshire.

The bill creates a committee to explore the establishment of a specialized business court in New Hampshire. The committee will study the feasibility, benefits, and risks of such a court, focusing on corporate, commercial, and equitable matters. It will also examine reforms to existing business laws, evaluate recruitment strategies for specialized judges, and assess the fiscal impact. The committee will report its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 17
Current
The Senate
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 28

1:10 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Feb 20

1:30 PM

Judiciary Public Hearing

History

May 21

House

House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1767s (Rep. Lynn): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/21/2026 House Journal 14 P. 18

May 7

Senate

Committee Amendment # 2026-1767s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11

May 7

Senate

Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1767s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11