New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1372: establishing a commission to study the feasibility of reestablishing a state psychiatric hospital for adults with severe mental illness.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1372 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: establishing a commission to study the feasibility of reestablishing a state psychiatric hospital for adults with severe mental illness. Primary sponsor: Joe Sweeney (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 22, 2026): Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/22/2026 (Vote 12-0;).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Sweeney | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 25 |
| Joe Alexander | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 29 |
| Ross Berry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/22/2026 (Vote 12-0;)
- Executive Session: 10/15/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- Subcommittee Work Session: 09/23/2026 10:30 am GP 230
- Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 20
- Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/18/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 9 P. 17
- Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:30 pm GP 158
- Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 02:00 pm GP 158
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 17