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SB 176

relative to the state minimum hourly rate.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Debra Altschiller and 9 co-sponsors

SB 176 proposed adjusting New Hampshire's minimum wage; the legislature voted it inexpedient to legislate on March 13, 2025, effectively killing the bill.

Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 16Y-8N, MA === BILL KILLED ===; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
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Bill Summary · SB 176

Legislative bill overview

SB 176 proposed to adjust New Hampshire's state minimum hourly wage rate. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and referred to the Commerce Committee for consideration, where it underwent a public hearing in February.

Why is this important

Minimum wage legislation directly affects workers' purchasing power, business operating costs, and income inequality. Changes to state minimum wage rates influence labor market dynamics, employment levels, and the cost of goods and services across the state economy.

Potential points of contention

  • Economic impact disagreement: Businesses worry about increased labor costs and potential job losses, while worker advocates argue higher wages reduce poverty and boost consumer spending
  • Competitive positioning: Concerns that New Hampshire's minimum wage relative to neighboring states (Massachusetts, Vermont) affects business competitiveness and worker migration
  • Implementation timing and phase-in: Disputes over whether wage increases should be immediate or gradual, and whether different sectors should face different requirements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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