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NH HB1000
NH HB1000Extending the indemnification of legislative security staff members to legislative sergeant-at-arms staff members while acting within the scope of their duties.
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Introduced
11/07/2025
11/07/2025
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill indemnifies both house and senate sergeant-at-arms staff from civil claims or actions where the staff member was acting within the scope of their public duty. The indemnification of the sergeant-at-arms staff also requires that the acts committed within the scope of their duty were not considered wanton or reckless.
AI Summary
This bill extends legal protection, known as indemnification, to staff members working for the Sergeant-at-Arms in both the House and Senate. Indemnification means the state will cover legal costs and damages if these staff members are sued for actions taken while performing their official duties. This protection is similar to what legislative security staff already receive and applies as long as their actions were not considered reckless or wanton, meaning they weren't acting with extreme disregard for the safety or rights of others.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Enrolled Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2122&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&v=SP&id=2122 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=2122&txtFormat=html |
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