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New HampshireHB812025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

HB81

Sponsored By: Jared Sullivan (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Bar drinks allowed in restrooms

The law lets you take a drink you bought into that same place’s restroom. It applies to bars, restaurants, and other on‑premises alcohol venues. Drinks still may not be served or consumed in foyers, hallways, kitchens, or any area not approved by the commission. This change takes effect 60 days after passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jared Sullivan

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Anita D Burroughs

    Democratic • House

  • Christine Seibert

    Democratic • House

  • Ellen D Read

    Democratic • House

  • Erica J Layon

    Republican • House

  • Jonah Orion Wheeler

    Democratic • House

  • Keith Michael Ammon

    Republican • House

  • Tom D Mannion

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted in accordance with Article 44 Part II of the N.H. Constitution without the signature of the governor June 26 2025

    6/27/2025House

  2. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/12/2025); SJ 17

    6/16/2025Senate

  3. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 24

    6/16/2025House

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/15/2025; SJ 13

    5/15/2025Senate

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/15/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 21

    5/8/2025Senate

  6. Hearing: 04/29/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:20 am; SC 19

    4/22/2025Senate

  7. Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 7

    3/11/2025Senate

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0078h: MA VV 02/13/2025 HJ 5 P. 5

    2/13/2025House

  9. Amendment # 2025-0078h: AA VV 02/13/2025 HJ 5 P. 5

    2/13/2025House

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0078h (NT) 01/30/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 11 P. 3

    2/6/2025House

  11. Executive Session: 01/30/2025 11:00 am LOB 302-304

    1/23/2025House

  12. Subcommittee Work Session: 01/22/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304

    1/16/2025House

  13. Public Hearing: 01/14/2025 10:15 am LOB 307

    1/9/2025House

  14. Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 2 P. 5

    12/23/2024House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    6/16/2025

    HTML

  • Introduced

    12/23/2024

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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