SB669

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

Chamber Passed·3/16/26

New Hampshire SB669 amends on-premises licenses for licensed barbershops and salons to allow serving one alcoholic beverage per customer.

New Hampshire SB669 amends RSA 178:21, III to allow the liquor commission to issue on-premises licenses to businesses currently licensed as salons or barbershops. These licenses permit serving one alcoholic beverage per customer, limited to one 16-ounce glass of beverage, 6-ounce glass of wine, or 1 1/2 ounces of liquor per person per appointment. Tier 2 licensees can sell alcoholic beverages and liquor for on-premises consumption, while tier 1 licensees may serve alcoholic beverages and liquor for free. The fee for a tier 2 license is $480, and for a tier 1 license, it is $100.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 173–171 · Mar 16
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Interim Study

173 Yea

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171 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 22

10:45 AM

Executive Departments and Administration Executive Session

Apr 1

11:30 AM

Executive Departments and Administration Public Hearing

History

May 7

House

Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 173-171 05/07/2026 House Journal 12

May 7

House

Reconsider Interim Study (Rep. Knab): Motion Failed DV 147-196 05/07/2026 House Journal 12

Apr 30

House

Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/22/2026 (Vote 13-3; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 18 P. 11