HB1585

Relative to environmental, social, and governance-related investment strategies by the state retirement system.

Introduced·12/10/25
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New Hampshire HB1585 mandates that the state retirement system's investments and proxy votes be based solely on financial factors.

New Hampshire HB1585 amends the state's retirement system laws to ensure that all investments and proxy votes are made based solely on financial factors. The bill requires fiduciaries to act in the financial interest of participants and beneficiaries, prohibiting them from considering environmental, social, political, or ideological factors. It mandates that investment managers and fiduciaries commit in writing to follow guidelines that match the board of trustees' obligation to act solely upon financial factors.

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Calendar

Feb 11

10:00 AM

Executive Departments and Administration Executive Session

Feb 4

11:00 AM

Executive Departments and Administration Work Session

History

Feb 19

House

Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 19

Feb 11

House

Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/11/2026 (Vote 14-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 7 P. 13

Feb 5

House

Executive Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 231