New Hampshire Senate tables bill to freeze hospital CEO pay in certain circumstances

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 205

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago


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Correction: This story was updated at 3:35 p.m. on March 12 to reflect that the bill was tabled.

The New Hampshire Senate tabled legislation Thursday that would forbid hospitals located in distressed place-based economies from increasing executive compensation for 18 months if that hospital eliminates more than 10 employees in a single department within a six-month period.

Senate Bill 664, sponsored by Littleton Republican Sen. David Rochefort, would impose a $10,000 fine …

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