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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 14-C:4-a

Recusal for Conflicts of Interest

Source. 2024, 340:3, eff

I. A legislator shall recuse themselves from participation in any official legislative activity pertaining to legislation when:

(a) The legislator has a conflict of interest with the subject of the legislation as defined in RSA 14-B:1, I; and

(b) The legislator or a member of the legislator's household could reasonably be expected to incur a direct and substantial financial benefit or detriment as a result of the outcome of the legislative activity.

II. A legislator shall recuse themselves from participation in any official legislative activity pertaining to the specific legislation that causes a conflict when the legislator or a member of the legislator's household satisfies all of the following:

(a) Receives financial remuneration from an organization;

(b) Holds a position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of the organization; and

(c) The organization has lobbied, testified, or otherwise attempted to influence the outcome of the official legislative activity.

Official source: New Hampshire General Court. Reproduced from public-domain New Hampshire statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.