New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 5 R cosponsors

HB 59 — relative to the assault of a firefighter, emergency medical care provider, or law enforcement officer.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 79; eff.07/21/2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 23, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 28, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 60% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

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In plain language

The bill addresses assaults on firefighters, emergency medical providers, and law enforcement officers.

This measure modifies how assaults against certain first responders are handled legally. It is focused on enhancing protections for firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and law enforcement officers in the face of violence.

Summary

relative to the assault of a firefighter, emergency medical care provider, or law enforcement officer.

Bill Text

Amendments

4 amendments

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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 79; eff.07/21/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026); SJ 12

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1557e: AA VV (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1557e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 04/23/2026); SJ 11

  6. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-3083s (Rep. Roy): MA DV 199-155 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 8

  7. Committee Amendment # 2025-3083s, AA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-3083s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3083s, 01/07/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 46

  10. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 05/01/2025; SJ 11

  11. Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 05/01/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 19

  12. Hearing: 04/03/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm; SC 15

  13. Introduced 03/13/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 8

  14. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0590h: MA RC 196-179 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 20

  15. Amendment # 2025-0590h: AA DV 190-172 03/13/2025 HJ 8 P. 20

  16. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  17. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0590h (Vote 9-7; RC)

  18. ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/26/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204

  19. ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/21/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204

  20. Public Hearing: 01/31/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204

  21. Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 2 P. 4

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 410 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (410)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 59 do?
relative to the assault of a firefighter, emergency medical care provider, or law enforcement officer.
Who sponsors HB 59?
HB 59 is sponsored by Dennis Mannion (Republican), Daryl Abbas (Republican), Stephen Pearson (Republican), Mark Proulx (Republican), and Terry Roy (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 59?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 23, 2024. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 59?
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