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This bill provides legal protection for abortion access in New Hampshire by establishing a clear right to terminate a pregnancy before 24 weeks gestation. The bill includes a statement of findings that emphasizes abortion as a critical component of reproductive healthcare and highlights the state's historical commitment to abortion access, noting that New Hampshire repealed an old abortion ban in 1997. The legislation creates a new chapter in the state's legal code (Chapter 132-B) that explicitly protects an individual's right to end a pregnancy prior to 24 weeks without state interference. The bill draws context from the political environment, referencing a statement by former President Trump about leaving abortion regulation to individual states. The new law will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing a short transition period for implementation. By codifying this protection, the bill aims to ensure that individuals in New Hampshire can make personal decisions about their reproductive health without undue legal restrictions.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=985&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=SB260