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RSA 21:4 · State; United States

Title: I: THE STATE AND ITS GOVERNMENT
Chapter: 21 · STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION
Status: current
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21:4 State; United States. – The word "state," when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. Source. RS 1:3. CS 1:3. GS 1:4. GL 1:4. PS 2:4. PL 2:4. RL 7:4.

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Source. RS 1:3. CS 1:3. GS 1:4. GL 1:4. PS 2:4. PL 2:4. RL 7:4.

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RS 1:3. CS 1:3. GS 1:4. GL 1:4. PS 2:4. PL 2:4. RL 7:4

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2026 HB1012 amend
ing units and detached accessory dwelling units. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Dwelling Units. Amend RSA 21 by inserting after section 55 the following new section: 21:56 References to Dwelling Units. The following definitions may be referenced when construing the meaning of accessory or detached accessory dwelling units:
2026 HB1211 amend · effective 2027-01-01
s, fees, fines, or civil or criminal action as a result of the state statute, regulation, or other subregulatory agency document. 2 New Section; Statutory Construction. Amend RSA 21 by inserting after section 55 the following new section: 21:56 Presumption of Liberty in Administrative Law. Consistent with RSA 541-A:24-a, in actions brought by or against state agencies, after applying all custo
2026 HB1464 reference · effective 2027-01-01
I(f) to read as follows: (f) Was substantially motivated to commit the crime because of hostility towards the victim's religion, race, creed, sexual orientation as defined in RSA 21:49, national origin, sex, [or] gender identity as defined in RSA 21:53 or political affiliation or opinion as defined in RSA 21:56; 9 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027. LBA 26-3119 11/
2026 HB1464 amend · effective 2027-01-01
inion. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Statutory Construction; Political Affiliation or Opinion. Amend RSA 21 by inserting after section 55 the following new section: 21:56 Political Affiliation or Opinion. "Political affiliation or opinion" means a person's actual or perceived membership in, support for, opposition to, or e
2026 HB1464-FN reference · effective 2027-01-01
I(f) to read as follows: (f) Was substantially motivated to commit the crime because of hostility towards the victim's religion, race, creed, sexual orientation as defined in RSA 21:49, national origin, sex, [or] gender identity as defined in RSA 21:53 or political affiliation or opinion as defined in RSA 21:56; 9 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027. LBA 26-3119 11/
2026 HB1464-FN amend · effective 2027-01-01
inion. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Statutory Construction; Political Affiliation or Opinion. Amend RSA 21 by inserting after section 55 the following new section: 21:56 Political Affiliation or Opinion. "Political affiliation or opinion" means a person's actual or perceived membership in, support for, opposition to, or e
2026 HB1564 repeal · effective 2027-01-01
, I(f) to read as follows: (f) Was substantially motivated to commit the crime because of hostility towards the victim's religion, race, creed, sexual orientation as defined in RSA 21:49, national origin, or sex [or gender identity as defined in RSA 21:53]; 50 Repeal. The following are repealed: I. RSA 21:54, relative to gender identity. II. RSA 354-A:2, XIV-e, relative to definition of gender
2026 HB1564-FN repeal · effective 2027-01-01
, I(f) to read as follows: (f) Was substantially motivated to commit the crime because of hostility towards the victim's religion, race, creed, sexual orientation as defined in RSA 21:49, national origin, or sex [or gender identity as defined in RSA 21:53]; 50 Repeal. The following are repealed: I. RSA 21:54, relative to gender identity. II. RSA 354-A:2, XIV-e, relative to definition of gender
2026 SB298 amend · effective 2027-01-01
s, fees, fines, or civil or criminal action as a result of the state statute, regulation, or other subregulatory agency document. 2 New Section; Statutory Construction. Amend RSA 21 by inserting after section 55 the following new section: 21:56 Presumption of Liberty in Administrative Law. Consistent with RSA 541-A:24-a, in actions brought by or against state agencies, after applying all custo
2026 SB298-FN amend · effective 2027-01-01
s, fees, fines, or civil or criminal action as a result of the state statute, regulation, or other subregulatory agency document. 2 New Section; Statutory Construction. Amend RSA 21 by inserting after section 55 the following new section: 21:56 Presumption of Liberty in Administrative Law. Consistent with RSA 541-A:24-a, in actions brought by or against state agencies, after applying all custo
2025 HB189 add
erences to the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 169:1 New Section; Statutory Construction; Clean Energy. Amend RSA 21 by inserting after section 54 the following new section: 21:55 Clean Energy. "Clean energy" means minimal to no greenhouse gas emitting sources, including nuclear and other renewable sources. 169:2 Department

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