New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 1000 — extending the indemnification of legislative security staff members to legislative sergeant-at-arms staff members while acting within the scope of their duties.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 02/24/2026; Chapter 3; eff. 02/24/2026

  1. ✓
    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 February 25, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

extending the indemnification of legislative security staff members to legislative sergeant-at-arms staff members while acting within the scope of their duties.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

16 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1000 specifies that the house and senate sergeant-at-arms staff will be covered by the same legal protections against civil claims as other state officials when they are performing their duties. Importantly, it clarifies that this protection applies only if their actions are not deemed wanton or reckless. This change matters because it provides a clearer legal framework for protecting these staff members while ensuring accountability in their conduct. Additionally, the effective date remains set for February 24, 2026.

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HB 1000 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 5Feb2026...
CHAPTER 3 HB 1000 - FINAL VERSION 5Feb2026...
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.
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.
HB 1000 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 5Feb2026...
CHAPTER 3 HB 1000 - FINAL VERSION 5Feb2026...
1 Indemnification of Sergeant-at-Arms Positions.
3:1 Indemnification of Sergeant-at-Arms Positions.
The provisions of this paragraph shall also apply to each of the house and senate sergeant-at- arms staff.
The provisions of this paragraph shall also apply to each of the house and senate sergeant-at-arms staff.
2 Effective Date.
3:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
February 24, 2026 Effective Date:
February 24, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 02/24/2026; Chapter 3; eff. 02/24/2026

  2. Enrolled VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 89

  3. Enrolled, Without Objection, MA; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; Read a Third Time, and Final Passage in the early session, MA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6

  6. Hearing: 02/10/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 5A

  7. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 4

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0228h: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 13

  9. Amendment # 2026-0228h: AA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 13

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0228h 01/22/2026 (Vote 11-0; CC) HC 5 P. 9

  11. Executive Session: 01/22/2026 01:00 pm GP 234

  12. Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 10:30 am GP 234

  13. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Legislative Administration HJ 1 P. 2

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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1000 do?
extending the indemnification of legislative security staff members to legislative sergeant-at-arms staff members while acting within the scope of their duties.
Who sponsors HB 1000?
HB 1000 is sponsored by Laura Telerski (Democrat), Alexis Simpson (Democrat), Sherman Packard (Republican), Sharon Carson (Republican), and Steven Smith (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1000?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 07, 2025. Enacted.
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