New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1239: relative to the offense of loitering or prowling.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1239 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to the offense of loitering or prowling. Primary sponsor: Terry Roy (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 201-134 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 77.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Roy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 31 |
| Rick Devoid | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Merrimack 1 |
| Bill Gannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Richard Lascelles | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kathleen Paquette | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jennifer Rhodes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Cheshire 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 201-134 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 77
- Ought to Pass: MF DV 156-178 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 77
- Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 7-5; RC) HC 10 P. 32
- Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
- Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 12