New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 580: relative to retaliatory defamation in domestic violence and sexual violence cases.

In committee Last action October 6, 2026: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/05/2026 (Vote 13-0; )

Plain-language summary

HB 580 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to retaliatory defamation in domestic violence and sexual violence cases. Primary sponsor: Anita Burroughs (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 6, 2026): Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/05/2026 (Vote 13-0; ).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Anita Burroughs (Democratic). 7 co-sponsors.