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HB 1675 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Investigating domestic violence coalition funding

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establishing a commission to investigate the New Hampshire Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence and requiring funding only be provided for the direct services materially benefitting survivors of sexual and domestic assault.

Creates a legislative commission to investigate the New Hampshire Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, subjects it to annual audits, restricts its state funding to direct survivor services, and removes its seats on state commissions.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · March 11, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes a commission to investigate the New Hampshire Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, subjects the coalition to annual audits, requiring funding only be provided to the coalition for services materially benefitting survivors of sexual and domestic assault, and removes the coalition's membership on any state commissions.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“There is established a commission to investigate the New Hampshire Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence.”
RSA 21-M:20
“During any fiscal year in which the Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence has received any state funding or grants, the coalition shall submit to an annual audit by the office of the legislative budget assistant to ensure compliance with the terms of the awarding of such public monies.”
RSA 21-M:21
“Members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.”
RSA 21-M:20
“The commission's study shall include, but not be limited to, investigation of the following concerning the New Hampshire Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence:”
RSA 21-M:20

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Ellen ReadDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Housing

Rep. Jonah WheelerD, Rep. Diane KelleyR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR, Rep. Susan DeRoyR, Rep. Jack FlanaganR

Public testimony

1,404 signed in online · 513 wrote testimony

18% support82% oppose0% neutral

ForTaxpayer-funded nonprofits should face routine audits

AgainstFirsthand experience shows Coalition's work is life-saving

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“Please consider voting yes to this bill! All victims should get the support they need not get further victimized. Thank you”
— Paula Jordan, Wentworthsupports
“I support the investigation of this NGO because of the fraud going on in the country”
— Mark Nash, Charlestownsupports
“This is an important bill to determine whether criminal actions have occurred and if not to give the organization a clean bill of health.”
— Jason Gerhard, Northfieldsupports
“This unnecessary and politically-motivated bill does disservice to people who have devoted their time and their lives—often at substantial personal costs—to better protect and support victims of domestic and sexual violence.…”
— David Meuse, Portsmouth · Rockingham 37opposes
“HB 1675 isn’t about accountability or good governance. It's about punishing organizations that advocate for victims when that advocacy becomes inconvenient to a member of the legislature. This bill attempts to replace existing mechanisms for oversight with a kangaroo court.…”
— Sara Bailey, Merrimackopposes
“As a former employee for NHCADSV, I can attest to all of the amazing things they do to support victims of domestic and sexual violence.…”
— Alyssa LaFoe, Franklinopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Mar 3, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0946h9–7
    Overall
    56% yea
  • Mar 11, 2026HouseDivisionLay HB1675 on Table (Rep. de Vries)Adopted168–156
    Overall
    52% yea
  • Mar 12, 2026HouseRoll callRemove from Table (Rep. Love)Failed148–186How they voted
    Overall
    44% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    144–3780% yea
    Democrats
    4–1493% yea

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 11, 2026Public hearingHouse Executive Departments and Administration5:11:18–5:16:205m 2slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Mar 3, 2026Public hearingHouse Executive Departments and Administration34:08–38:424m 34slocated in the stream transcriptMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0946h — roll call; Executive Session
  • Mar 11, 2026Floor debateHouse floor7:06:47–7:12:285m 41slocated in the stream transcriptLay HB1675 on Table (Rep. de Vries) — adopted, division 168-156
  • Mar 12, 2026Floor debateHouse floor7:10:59–7:15:194m 20slocated in the stream transcriptRemove from Table (Rep. Love) — failed, roll call 148-186

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Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 31
  2. Feb 11, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
  3. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
  4. Mar 3, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0946h 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 10 P. 45
  5. Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseLay HB1675 on Table (Rep. de Vries): MA DV 168-156 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 167
  7. Mar 12, 2026HouseRemove from Table (Rep. Love): MF RC 148-186 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 102

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Documents (PDF)

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