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New Hampshire Senate Bill 615
Session 2026
Establishing a commission to study the use and regulation of SNAP in New Hampshire.
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 24, 2026
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The bill establishes a commission to study the use and regulation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in New Hampshire. The commission will consist of various members, including those from the Senate and House, individuals receiving SNAP benefits, and representatives from related industries and organizations. The commission is tasked with researching potential SNAP changes, prioritizing healthy food, studying economic impacts, addressing fraud and abuse, and examining the impact of waivers on retailers. The commission will submit interim and final reports with findings and recommendations for proposed legislation. The effective date of the bill is November 1, 2027, with certain sections taking immediate effect upon passage.

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First Action
Nov 25, 2025
Latest Action
Jun 24, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
615
State
New Hampshire
Session
2026
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Primary
Unknown
Jeanine M Notter
Cosponsor
Unknown
Kimberly A Rice
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Republican
Cosponsor
Unknown
Samuel G Farrington
Cosponsor
Senate Votes (0)
Senate votes are unavailable for this bill.
Summary
Unavailable
06/24/2026
Senate
II. Remainder Effective 06/19/2026
06/24/2026
Senate
I. Section 2 Effective 11/01/2027
06/24/2026
Senate
Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 200
06/10/2026
House
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
06/10/2026
Senate
Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
06/05/2026
Senate
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2031e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
06/02/2026
House
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2031e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14
05/07/2026
House
Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12
05/07/2026
House
Inexpedient to Legislate: MF VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12
04/22/2026
House
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
04/22/2026
House
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/15/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 18 P. 14
04/07/2026
House
Executive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 158
04/01/2026
House
Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 01:30 pm GP 158
03/27/2026
House
Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 9 P. 55
03/23/2026
Senate
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
03/19/2026
Senate
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 11
03/10/2026
Senate
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1045s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
03/06/2026
Senate
Committee Amendment # 2026-1045s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
03/04/2026
Senate
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1045s, 03/12/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9
12/15/2025
Senate
Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm; SC 47
11/25/2025
Senate
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1
Sources
Record Created
Dec 9, 2025 9:06:40 PM
Record Updated
Jul 1, 2026 10:45:49 AM