New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 8 R cosponsors

HB 1590 — harmonizing the age of personhood under the criminal code and the fetal life protection act.

Last action — Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

harmonizing the age of personhood under the criminal code and the fetal life protection act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

  2. Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/25/2026 (Vote 13-4; RC) HC 10 P. 101

  3. Executive Session: 02/25/2026 01:00 pm GP 230

  4. Public Hearing: 02/25/2026 01:00 pm GP 230

  5. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 27

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 407 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (407)

407 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1590 do?
harmonizing the age of personhood under the criminal code and the fetal life protection act.
Who sponsors HB 1590?
HB 1590 is sponsored by Kelley Potenza (Republican), Claudine Burnham (Republican), John Sellers (Republican), JD Bernardy (Republican), Paul Terry (Republican), Bill Gannon (Republican), Kevin Avard (Republican), and Kevin Scully (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1590?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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