Legislative Change under HB282

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 29, 2025  ・ Concord, NH  

Good afternoon, Everyone,

First and foremost, I want to sincerely thank those of you who attended the hearing today. Today’s hearing went exceptionally well. We had a strong turnout despite the challenging weather and road conditions.

Secondly, I’d like to inform you about the next steps in the process.

The defendant (the State) argued before the Court that, due to the legislative change under HB282, the plaintiffs (The Coalition) should amend our original complaints, which were based on the legislative change in 2011. The State also contended that the case should be dismissed because the legislative change in 2025 made our case moot. This is a claim we believe is not accurate.

The Judge will decide whether we need to amend our complaints and whether the case should be dismissed. Most likely, the Judge will issue an order addressing both issues. Ultimately, the decision rests with the Judge.

If the Judge rules in our favor, the State will have the opportunity to file an interlocutory appeal, requesting his permission to file an appeal with the New Hampshire Supreme Court. The Judge can grant or deny this request. If the appeal is granted, we will move to the Supreme Court. If denied, the case will move forward to trial on the merits of our declaratory judgment complaint.  If we lose on a motion to dismiss case, we will appeal to the decision to the Supreme Court. 

Based on today’s proceedings and the legal arguments presented by our attorneys, we remain hopeful for a favorable outcome.

I will keep you updated on any developments.

As always, please contact me with any questions!

Respectfully,
Seifu H. Ragassa, President