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Hearing on limited relocation for casino applicants spotlights local-option tensions (SB 561)

New Hampshire Senate Ways & Means Committee · January 21, 2026

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Summary

Supporters of SB 561 asked the committee to allow a narrow 'move' exception for certain casino applicants affected by local-option moratoria, arguing the restriction limits business flexibility; Lottery staff said only a small number of applicants fall in the affected window.

Deputy chief of staff Grant Bossi introduced SB 561 on behalf of Sen. Keith Murphy; the bill would permit limited voluntary relocation for certain casino applicants who applied during a specific window and are subject to a no-move provision in the moratorium statute (discussed in the hearing with an RSA citation). Dr. Debbie Warner of Littleton told the committee the current no-move requirement prevents…

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