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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 19, 2026 | NH | HB 1422 | Authorizes Additional Time to Petition for a New Trial in Certain Circumstances | Veto Override Passed - Senate (18 - 6) |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | NH | SB 552 | Authorizes the Classification of Individuals Based on Biological Sex in Certain Circumstances | Veto Override Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
| March 5, 2026 | NH | SB 552 | Authorizes the Classification of Individuals Based on Biological Sex in Certain Circumstances | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| June 26, 2025 | NH | HB 377 | Prohibits Puberty Blockers for Transgender Youth | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| June 26, 2025 | NH | HB 71 | Prohibits the Use of Public School Facilities to Provide Shelter to Undocumented Immigrants | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| May 22, 2025 | NH | HB 57 | Establishes Bail Standards for Serious and Violent Offenses | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| May 22, 2025 | NH | HB 148 | Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| May 15, 2025 | NH | HB 511 | Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies in the State | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| May 15, 2025 | NH | SB 62 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (15 - 8) |
| May 15, 2025 | NH | SB 62 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (15 - 8) |
| March 20, 2025 | NH | HB 592 | Requires that Individuals Charged a Serious Offense be Held Behind Bars Until Being Arraigned by a Court | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 0) |
| March 20, 2025 | NH | SB 84 | Reduces the Minimum Lot Size Requirement for Single-Family Homes | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| March 20, 2025 | NH | SB 72 | Establishes a Parental Bill of Rights in Education | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 62 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 15 | Authorizes a Sentence of Hard Labor for Individuals Convicted of Capital Murder or Serious Sexual Assaults on Children | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 9) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 14 | Establishes Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Individuals Convicted on Fentanyl Charges | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 14 | Establishes Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Individuals Convicted on Fentanyl Charges | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 13 | Prohibits the State from Recognizing Licenses Issued to Undocumented Immigrants in Other States | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 71 | Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies in the State | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 62 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| June 13, 2024 | NH | HB 1292 | Amends State Sanctuary City Policies | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| June 13, 2024 | NH | HB 318 | Amends Protocol for Bail Procedures and the Obligations of Bail Commissioners | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 0) |
| May 16, 2024 | NH | HB 1312 | Requires Educators Provide 2 Week Notice on All Curriculum Coverage to Parents and Guardians | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| May 16, 2024 | NH | HB 1205 | Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams in Grades 5-12 | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| May 16, 2024 | NH | HB 619 | Prohibits Gender Affirming Care Until a Minor Turns 18 | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| March 7, 2024 | NH | SB 414 | Establishes Sentencing for Crimes due to Drug-Related Deaths | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6) |
| March 7, 2024 | NH | SB 415 | Establishes Penalties for Fentanyl-Related Offenses | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6) |
| March 7, 2024 | NH | SB 316 | Establishes New Drug Trafficking Penalties | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| March 7, 2024 | NH | SB 414 | Establishes Sentencing for Crimes due to Drug-Related Deaths | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 6) |
| Feb. 15, 2024 | NH | SB 322 | Requires a License Authorizing an Individual to Carry a Loaded Handgun in this State to Include Sellers Information | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 9) |
| Feb. 15, 2024 | NH | SB 360 | Establishes a Procedure for Issuing Extreme Risk Protection Orders | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - Senate (14 - 9) |
| Feb. 15, 2024 | NH | SB 577 | Establishes New Waiting Period for Purchase and Delivery of a Firearm | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - Senate (14 - 9) |
| June 8, 2023 | NH | HB 315 | Prohibits the Use of the "Gay Panic" Murder Defense | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 4) |
| June 8, 2023 | NH | HB 315 | Prohibits the Use of the "Gay Panic" Murder Defense | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (20 - 4) |
| April 21, 2022 | NH | HB 1609 | Requires an Ultrasound Examination as a Provision of the Fetal Life Protection Act | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5) |
| Feb. 3, 2022 | NH | HB 319 | Requires College Students Pass the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization Test | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| Jan. 5, 2022 | NH | HB 293 | Amends Child Adoption Process | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5) |
| April 1, 2021 | NH | SB 141 | Rescinds the State Police "Gun Line" | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| March 25, 2021 | NH | SB 114 | Requires Law Enforcement Training on Multiple Topics | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 0) |
| June 29, 2020 | NH | SB 34 | Exempts Sleeping and Other Activities From DWI Charges | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 4) |
| June 29, 2020 | NH | HB 687 | Establishes a Procedure for Extreme Risk Protection Orders | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| June 29, 2020 | NH | HB 687 | Establishes a Procedure for Extreme Risk Protection Orders | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 705 | Repeals Statute of Limitation Requirements for Sexual Assault Lawsuits | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5) |
| June 16, 2020 | NH | HB 1582 | Establishes the Veterans Bill of Rights | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 0) |
| March 12, 2020 | NH | HB 1660 | Establishes a Protective Order for Vulnerable Adults | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| March 12, 2020 | NH | HB 1660 | Establishes a Protective Order for Vulnerable Adults | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| May 30, 2019 | NH | HB 608 | Expands Definition of Gender Discrimination | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| May 30, 2019 | NH | HB 608 | Expands Definition of Gender Discrimination | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| May 30, 2019 | NH | HB 637 | Establishes Online Criminal Record Database | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 9) |
| May 30, 2019 | NH | HB 651 | Authorizes the Use of Campaign Funds for Child Care Expenses | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 9) |
| May 30, 2019 | NH | HB 105 | Repeals State Photo Identification Voter ID Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| March 21, 2019 | NH | SB 310 | Authorizes Casino Gambling | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11) |
| March 14, 2019 | NH | SB 311 | Amends Annulment Laws for Certain Drug Possession | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
| March 14, 2019 | NH | SB 311 | Amends Annulment Laws for Certain Drug Possession | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 8) |
| Feb. 14, 2019 | NH | SB 1 | Establishes Paid Family and Medical Leave | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 10) |
| May 2, 2018 | NH | HB 1319 | Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| April 19, 2018 | NH | HB 587 | Prohibits Providing Conversion Therapy to Minors | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| March 22, 2018 | NH | SB 569 | Amends Pet Vendor Regulations | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (19 - 5) |
| March 15, 2018 | NH | SB 593 | Repeals Death Penalty | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10) |
| Jan. 3, 2018 | NH | HB 372 | Amends Definition of Residency for Voting Purposes | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 9) |
| Feb. 16, 2017 | NH | SB 66 | Authorizes Murder Charges for an Individual Who Causes the Death of a Fetus | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| Jan. 19, 2017 | NH | SB 12 | Repeals the Licensing Requirement For Carrying A Concealed Pistol or Revolver | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 10) |
| May 5, 2016 | NH | HR 582 | Repeals Permit Requirements for Concealed Carry of Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 10) |
| March 24, 2016 | NH | SB 551 | Authorizes a Casino in Salem | Bill Failed - Senate (11 - 13) |
| Jan. 14, 2016 | NH | HB 560 | Amends Classification of Criminal Offenses for Death of a Viable Fetus | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 11) |
| March 12, 2015 | NH | SB 113 | Authorizes Casino Gaming | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11) |
| March 12, 2015 | NH | SB 40 | Amends Definition of "Another" for Certain Criminal Offenses | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 11) |
| Feb. 12, 2015 | NH | SB 116 | Repeals License Requirement for Concealed Handguns | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 9) |
| Sept. 15, 2014 | NH | SB 391 | Increases Oversight of Juvenile Justice Programs | Veto Override Failed - Senate (12 - 9) |
| March 27, 2014 | NH | SB 366 | Authorizes Casino Gaming | Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 9) |
| May 2, 2013 | NH | HB 443 | Prohibits Contracts with Private Entities for Inmate Custody | "Inexpedient to Legislate" Vote Passed - Senate (13 - 11) |
| June 27, 2012 | NH | SB 289 | Requires Photo Identification to Vote | Veto Override Passed - Senate (18 - 5) |
| June 27, 2012 | NH | SB 318 | Requires In-State Residency to Vote | Veto Override Passed - Senate (18 - 5) |
| June 6, 2012 | NH | SB 318 | Requires In-State Residency to Vote | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (18 - 5) |
| June 6, 2012 | NH | SB 289 | Requires Photo Identification to Vote | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (17 - 6) |