Marriage Registration Forms and Delayed Certificates Reform

The New Hampshire House of Representatives passed HB1260 on March 6, 2026, amending provisions related to marriage registration forms and delayed certificates of marriage. The bill was sponsored by Representatives Dargie and Petrigno and received committee approval before passage.

Livestock Guarding Dog Nuisance Exemption

New Hampshire General Court passed HB1253, exempting dogs actively guarding livestock or crops from nuisance dog statutes. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Comtois, Aron, and others, passed the House and Senate with unanimous committee support and was signed into law on March 17, 2026.

Secretary of State Required to Post Constitutional Amendment Notices

The New Hampshire General Court passed HB1247, requiring the Secretary of State to create, post on the official state website, and distribute notice of proposed constitutional amendments. The bill passed the House on March 11, 2026, and was introduced in the Senate on March 17, 2026. This measure enhances public transparency in the constitutional amendment process.

Insurer Assessment Credits

The New Hampshire House of Representatives passed HB1194, legislation relative to credits for assessments paid by insurers. The bill was sponsored by Rep. John Janigian and advanced through the 2026 Regular Session after receiving strong support, passing the House with a 336-2 vote before moving to the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

Scanning Device or Reencoder Fraud Offense

New Hampshire HB1175 has passed, establishing a criminal offense for the use of scanning devices or reencoders to defraud. The bill, sponsored by multiple House and Senate representatives, creates penalties for individuals who knowingly use such devices to capture or encode payment card or identification information with fraudulent intent. The legislation was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee after passing the House.

Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Emergency Amendment Act

The District of Columbia Council enacted the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 (B26-0614) on March 31, 2026. The emergency legislation was passed without the Mayor's signature following a veto override vote of 13-0. The act modifies arrest reporting requirements within the District's criminal justice system and expires on June 29, 2026.

Pharmaceutical Composition for Treating Fatty Liver Disease

USPTO published Shionogi & Co., Ltd.'s patent application US20260091022A1 for a pharmaceutical composition treating fatty liver disease. The application was filed December 9, 2025, and published April 2, 2026, covering a compound represented by Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. CPC classifications are A61K 31/4184 and A61P 1/16.

Seaweed Polyphenol Antioxidant Extract System and Method

The USPTO published patent application US20260091326A1 by inventor Sabrena Mackenzie, disclosing a process for producing a high-quality polyphenol-containing antioxidant extract from seaweed biomass. The process yields residual biomass available for alginate and fucoidan production. The application (No. 19110368) was filed September 8, 2023 and classified under CPC codes B01D 11/0288 and A61K 36/03.

Gel-Chewable Dosage Form Patent Application

USPTO published patent application US20260091023A1 for a gel-chewable dosage form drug delivery system. Inventors Vipul Dave and Anurag Pandey disclose a formulation with multiple active pharmaceutical ingredients, where at least one is encapsulated in lipid material embedded in the gel base. The invention includes methods for treating diseases or disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

PRODRUGS OF RILUZOLE AND THEIR METHOD OF USE

USPTO published patent application US20260091024A1 for substituted riluzole prodrug compositions useful for treating cancers including melanoma, breast cancer, brain cancer, and prostate cancer. The prodrugs are designed for oral administration with enhanced stability to hepatic metabolism, releasing riluzole in plasma via enzymatic or biophysical processes. Inventors include Jay Edward Wrobel, Allen B. Reitz, Jeffrey Claude Pelletier, Garry Robert Smith, and Haiyan Bian. Application No. 19064963 was filed February 27, 2025.