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NH HB111
NH HB111Extending the position of right-to-know ombudsman for 2 years and exempting individuals who assist in the preparation of a right-to-know complaint at no charge from the unauthorized practice of law.
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Introduced
12/26/2024
12/26/2024
In Committee
11/05/2025
11/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill extends the office of the right-to-know ombudsman, complaint process, appeal and enforcement, and rulemaking for 2 years, and exempts a person who assists a petitioner with a right-to-know complaint at no charge from the unauthorized practice of law.
AI Summary
This bill extends the position of the Right-to-Know Ombudsman, which handles complaints and appeals related to public access to government information, for an additional two years, until July 1, 2027. It also clarifies that individuals who help prepare a Right-to-Know complaint for someone else without charging a fee will not be considered to be practicing law without a license, which is a legal restriction. The bill also specifies that the Ombudsman cannot award attorney's fees in cases they handle.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 (on 01/07/2026)
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