New Hampshire House Bill HB1193

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 12/1/25
• Refer: 12/1/25
• Report Pass: 1/27/26
• Engrossed: 2/9/26
• Refer: 2/9/26
• Report Pass: 2/19/26
• Enrolled: 3/23/26

Caption

naming a 911 call service center in Laconia in honor of Bruce G. Cheney.

Summary

HB 1193 is a commemorative naming bill that designates the new 911 Service Center under construction at 311 Meredith Center Road in Laconia as the “Bruce Cheney 911 Service Center.” The bill states that the naming is in recognition of Bruce Cheney’s contributions to New Hampshire through the development and implementation of the statewide 911 emergency call system. The measure does not create a new program, change eligibility for services, or alter how emergency communications are delivered. Its practical effect is limited to the official naming of a state facility, with the name becoming part of state law once the act takes effect 60 days after passage.

Impact

HB 1193 amends state law only to assign an honorary name to a specific public safety facility in Laconia. It affects the designation of the 911 call service center currently under construction, but it does not change the operation, funding, governance, or legal duties associated with the statewide 911 system or emergency communications statutes. The bill’s impact is therefore symbolic and administrative rather than regulatory.

Sentiment

Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded opposition, the overall sentiment appears positive and noncontroversial. The bill is framed as a recognition of Bruce Cheney’s public service and his role in building New Hampshire’s 911 system, suggesting broad appreciation for the honoree and the facility’s public safety mission. No committee transcript or vote record was provided indicating debate or division.

Contention

No notable points of contention are evident in the available materials. Because the bill is a naming measure, any discussion would likely center on the appropriateness of the honoree and the location of the facility rather than on policy substance. The lack of recorded votes or committee testimony suggests there was little or no opposition.