New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1031: enabling candidates for state office to use campaign funds to pay for security measures.
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- Introduced
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1031 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on November 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: enabling candidates for state office to use campaign funds to pay for security measures. Primary sponsor: Wendy Thomas (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 208; eff. 8/31/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Thomas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 12 |
| Connie Lane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Merrimack 16 |
| Alissandra Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 20 |
| Tara Reardon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Laura Telerski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 208; eff. 8/31/2026
- Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 45
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2127e: AA VV (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 38
- Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2127e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/21/2026); SJ 14
- House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1266s (Rep. Berry): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 4
- Committee Amendment # 2026-1266s, AA, VV; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
- Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1266s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1266s, 04/09/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 13
- Hearing: 03/17/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 10:00 am; SC 10
- Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 4
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0293h: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 9
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