New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 6 D cosponsors

HB 1031 — enabling candidates for state office to use campaign funds to pay for security measures.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 208; eff. 8/31/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 07, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 09, 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

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).

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In plain language

The bill allows state office candidates to use campaign funds for security measures.

This legislation enables candidates running for state office to allocate their campaign contributions towards security expenses. The aim is to enhance candidate safety during campaigns.

Summary

enabling candidates for state office to use campaign funds to pay for security measures.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

27 added · 25 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of HB 1031 now explicitly includes provisions that allow candidates and state officeholders to use campaign funds for specific security measures. This includes not just physical security devices, but also security personnel, cybersecurity resources, and training, ensuring these expenses are not classified as personal use as long as they address recognized threats. This change is significant because it recognizes the increasing safety concerns for public officials and provides a legal framework for addressing these threats through campaign contributions.

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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 208; eff. 8/31/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2127e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2127e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14

  6. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1266s (Rep. Berry): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 4

  7. Committee Amendment # 2026-1266s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1266s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1266s, 04/09/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 13

  10. Hearing: 03/17/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 10:00 am; SC 10

  11. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 4

  12. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0293h: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 9

  13. Amendment # 2026-0293h: AA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 9

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0293h 01/27/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 5 P. 5

  15. Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:10 am GP 158

  16. Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:40 pm GP 158

  17. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 3

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (409)

409 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1031 do?
enabling candidates for state office to use campaign funds to pay for security measures.
Who sponsors HB 1031?
HB 1031 is sponsored by Tara Reardon (Democrat), Thomas Oppel (Democrat), Alissandra Murray (Democrat), Connie Lane (Democrat), Laura Telerski (Democrat), and Wendy Thomas (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1031?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 07, 2025. Enacted.
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