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Prime sponsor urges 10-minute breaks after three hours of continuous legislative proceedings
Summary
Rep. Wendy Thomas introduced HB 118, a bill that would require a 10-minute break after three hours of continuous legislative work, citing health, caregiving and workplace concerns for legislators who are older, employed, or caretakers.
Representative Wendy Thomas (Merrimack) introduced House Bill 118 to require a 10-minute break after three hours of continuous legislative proceedings, arguing the brief recess would protect legislators’ health and help working and caregiving members manage outside responsibilities.
"Allowing a 10 minute break every 3 hours of continuous legislative work supports the well-being, mental focus, and personal responsibility of older, employed, parents and caregivers," Thomas told the committee. She described possible physical effects of prolonged sitting and framed the proposal as a dignity and health protection for legislators.
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