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Introduced
11/24/2025
11/24/2025
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill: I. Declares that every individual present in the state has a right to reproductive health care as defined, and authorizes lawsuits against any who tortiously attempt to interfere with such right. II. Prohibits government officials or police agencies from cooperating with any out of state investigation into protected health care activity, subject to certain exceptions. III. Prohibits adverse actions or discipline from being taken by the office of professional licensure and certification and boards concerning certain legally protected health care activity, and prohibits health care providers or other state entities from sharing confidential communications or information regarding reproductive health care services with out of state agencies or individuals subject to certain exceptions. IV. Prohibits malpractice insurers from taking into account certain provisions of protected health care activity. V. Prohibits certain foreign judgments concerning protected health care activity from being given full faith and credit. VI. Prohibits extraditing certain individuals for legally protected health care activity.
AI Summary
This bill establishes comprehensive legal protections for reproductive health care services in New Hampshire, creating a new legal framework to shield both providers and patients from out-of-state legal actions related to reproductive healthcare. The bill defines "reproductive health care" broadly to include a wide range of medical services related to pregnancy, contraception, and pregnancy termination, and establishes a fundamental right for individuals in the state to access such services. It prohibits state agencies, officials, and professional licensing boards from cooperating with out-of-state investigations into legally protected reproductive health care activities, prevents medical malpractice insurers from discriminating against providers based on reproductive health services, and allows individuals to sue for damages if they face abusive litigation related to reproductive health care. The bill also restricts the enforcement of foreign judgments concerning reproductive health care and limits extradition requests for individuals involved in legally protected reproductive health care activities. Importantly, the law explicitly states that any attempts to interfere with or prosecute legally protected reproductive health care services will be considered a violation of New Hampshire's public policy, providing robust legal protections for both healthcare providers and patients seeking reproductive health services.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Debra Altschiller (D)*,
Donovan Fenton (D),
Patrick Long (D),
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D),
Sue Prentiss (D),
Tara Reardon (D),
Cindy Rosenwald (D),
Alexis Simpson (D),
Laura Telerski (D),
David Watters (D),
Last Action
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/05/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 8 (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1338&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1338&txtFormat=html |
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