HB 1684 · 2026 · House · Judiciary Committee
Free speech advisory commission
AI-generatedestablishing a free speech advisory commission.
Establishes a free speech advisory commission to receive complaints, conduct preliminary reviews, and refer potential violations of state law regarding coercive conduct that chills speech to the department of justice.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill establishes a commission to receive complaints, conduct preliminary reviews, and refer potential violations of state law regarding coercive conduct that chills speech to the department of justice.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Rep. Jodi NewellD
Public testimony
5 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony
80% support20% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“I support this bill which would strengthen NH's commitment to civil rights protections and reduces coercive conduct.”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-02-0910:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 158Public hearing
- 2026-02-1310:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 158Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 31
- Feb 9, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/09/2026 11:30 am GP 158
- Feb 13, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158
- Feb 13, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 9 P. 19
- Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 25
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.