RSA 91-A:4, VII frees every New Hampshire agency from ever assembling an index of what it holds. Granite State Report published one instead.
In New Hampshire, revisions to the Right-to-Know Law include two bills signed in 2026, introducing a web address option for records requests and changing “teacher” to “educator” in exemption language. Seven acts have modified the law since 2024, impacting fee structures and transparency, amidst ongoing challenges in enforcing these changes.
New Hampshire’s RSA 106-F law creates ambiguity regarding what qualifies as press, exempting “accredited” outlets from licensing as private investigators. However, the term “accredited” lacks definition, putting independent journalists at risk of licensing issues. This situation underscores the need for clarity in press accreditation to protect journalism effectively.
