New Hampshire
Right-to-Know Law
Formally: New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 91-A:1 to 91-A:10
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Open Meetings Score
| Advance Notice | 1 day |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 5 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required, online posting required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Not required
Post notice at least 24 hours before meeting (excluding Sundays and legal holidays) in two appropriate public places; may use website as one of the two; agenda not required by statute
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed — majority vote
Public Participation
New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law (RSA 91-A) does not require a public comment period at open meetings. Bodies permit comment at their discretion. Any person in attendance may be asked to identify themselves, but identification cannot be required as a condition of attending.
Virtual Meetings
Allowed under RSA 91-A:2; a member may participate remotely if a physical quorum remains present at the meeting location and the member states why in-person attendance is not reasonably practicable. Remote members count toward quorum. For state boards, at least one-third of membership must attend in person.
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Required
Content requirements: date, time, place, members present, all votes and actions taken (RSA 91-A:2)
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Accessibility & Language Access
ADA accessibility: ADA Title II applies to all public meetings. The state statute does not add requirements beyond federal law; reasonable accommodations must be provided on request.
Language access: No statutory language-access mandate beyond federal Civil Rights Act Title VI obligations for recipients of federal funds.