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HB 1416 · 2026 · House · Judiciary Committee

Studying pregnancy center free speech

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(New Title) establishing a committee to study what legal protections currently exist for the freedom of expression of pregnancy resource centers and whether further First Amendment protections are needed.

Creates a legislative study committee to examine existing legal protections for the free expression of pregnancy resource centers and determine whether additional First Amendment safeguards are needed, reporting findings by November 2026.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 13, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill: I. Prohibits the state, state agencies or subdivisions, or any municipality from adopting certain regulations regarding abortion and contraception service offerings. II. Allows pregnancy resource centers or persons harmed by violations of this act to sue the state, state agencies or subdivisions, or municipality for damage or injunctive relief.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Samuel FarringtonRPrime
  • Rep. Jeanine NotterRAssistant Majority Leader
  • Rep. Jason OsborneRMajority Leader
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip

Also: Rep. Jim KofaltR, Rep. Mark PearsonR, Rep. Kristine PerezR, Rep. John SellersR, Rep. James ThibaultR, Rep. Michael GrangerR, Rep. Cindy BennettR

Public testimony

1,055 signed in online · 195 wrote testimony

15% support85% oppose0% neutral

ForPRCs provide valuable free support to women and families

AgainstPRCs are unlicensed and can mislead patients medically

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“February 25, 2026 Honorable Members of the Judiciary Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to speak today.…”
— Kellie Ljungholm, Concord · Care Women's Centersupports
“Pregnancy resource centers are so kind and support and aid out of many difficult situation”
— Rebekah Fox, Bowsupports
“I live in Lebanon, NH, and many, many women who wanted to choose life for their unborn babies have been befriended, helped, and supported to do so by our local Dayspring Pregnancy Center of the Upper Valley, with locations in both West Lebanon, and in Claremont.…”
— Constance LeBlanc, Lebanonsupports
“The people contaminating our water with PFAS need to take responsibility for it and do the right thing.”
— Bonnie Hill, South Suttonopposes
“Terminally ill or unwanted fetuses/children should not be brought into a society that doesn’t help to provide for their care and support them as children.. Many representatives want pregnancies to be completed, but vote against feeding, educating and housing the children & families.…”
— Diane Tregea, Durhamopposes
“Legislators should focus time and efforts on legislation that would provide support to families and children rather than trying to control -- by a controlling ideology -- the providers of needed healthcare services.…”
— Robin Mower, Durhamopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-2510:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 230Public hearing
  • 2026-04-281:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 19
  2. Feb 25, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/25/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  3. Feb 25, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/25/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  4. Feb 27, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/27/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 10 P. 100
  5. Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0916h
  6. Mar 12, 2026HouseSpecial Order to the next order of business (Rep. Osborne): MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 89
  7. Mar 13, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MF RC 165-176 03/13/2026 HJ 8 P. 90
  8. Mar 12, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0916h: AA RC 179-161 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 92
  9. Mar 12, 2026HouseLay HB1406 on Table (Rep. N. Germana): MF RC 165-174 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 94
  10. Mar 12, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0916h: MA RC 176-163 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 96
  11. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7
  12. Apr 28, 2026SenHearing: 04/28/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 17
  13. May 14, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1912s, 05/14/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 18A
  14. May 14, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1912s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  15. May 14, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1912s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  16. May 14, 2026HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1912s and Requests CofC (Rep. Lynn): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 152
  17. May 14, 2026HouseSpeaker Appoints: Reps. Peternel, Kuttab, Scully, McFarlane 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 152
  18. May 21, 2026SenSen. Gannon Refused to Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.