New HampshireProposed schedule would set New Hampshire minimum hourly pay rates
New Hampshire employers would have to meet a scheduled state minimum wage, unless the federal minimum is higher or another statute provides otherwise.
What it does
Employers would have to pay at least the greater of the federal minimum wage or the scheduled state rate, unless another statute provides otherwise.
Argument forWorkers earning the minimum might receive higher hourly pay as the scheduled rates rise.
Argument againstEmployers might need to spend more on hourly pay as the required minimum rises.
More detail
Employers would have to pay at least the greater of the federal minimum wage or the scheduled state rate. The rule covers employees hired by any person, firm, or corporation. Another statute may provide otherwise. The federal minimum wage sets the floor when it is higher than the state rate. The act would take effect July 1, 2026. The proposed state rates would begin September 1, 2026, then rise on January 1, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died on table
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 19Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16Died on table
- Mar 12Remove from Table (Rep. N. Germana): MF RC 159-183 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 50
- Vote recorded Remove From Table. Result: fail.Lower
- Mar 5Lay HB1484 on Table (Rep. Creighton): MA RC 180-153 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 118Minor
- Vote recorded Table. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 24Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0554h
- Feb 24Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/10/2026 (Vote 11-9; RC) HC 9 P. 42Minor
- Feb 5Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Jan 28Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 02:30 pm GP 159
- 2025
- Dec 5Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services HJ 1 P. 22Introduced
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