New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

HB 1684 — establishing a free speech advisory commission.

Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 25

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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 introduced in the House. Introduced December 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

establishing a free speech advisory commission.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes a new Free Speech Advisory Commission, overriding certain provisions of existing law regarding commission membership.

  • RSA 14:49 II(c)

    No commission shall have more than 15 members and may include appointees who are not members of the general court. → Notwithstanding RSA 14:49, II(c), the members of the commission shall be as follows: (a) One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who shall be from the majority party. (b) One member of the minority party of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate, who shall be from the minority party. (c) An expert on first amendment law, appointed by the governor. (d) The attorney general, or designee. (e) A law enforcement officer, appointed by the governor. (f) A professional victim's advocate, appointed by the governor. (g) An expert in civil liberties, appointed by the governor. (h) A representative from an institution of higher-education, appointed by the governor. (i) A representative of a state municipality, appointed by the governor.

    This change allows for the Free Speech Advisory Commission to have a diverse membership beyond just legislative members.

Action History

  1. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 25

  2. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 9 P. 19

  3. Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158

  4. Public Hearing: 02/09/2026 11:30 am GP 158

  5. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 31

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 413 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (413)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1684 do?
establishing a free speech advisory commission.
Who sponsors HB 1684?
HB 1684 is sponsored by Paige Beauchemin (Democrat) and Jodi Newell (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1684?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 1684?
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