New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1590: harmonizing the age of personhood under the criminal code and the fetal life protection act.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1590 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: harmonizing the age of personhood under the criminal code and the fetal life protection act. Primary sponsor: Kevin Scully (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Scully | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 8 |
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| J.D. Bernardy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 36 |
| Claudine Burnham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Strafford 2 |
| Bill Gannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Kelley Potenza | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Strafford 19 |
| John Sellers | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Grafton 10 |
| Paul Terry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Belknap 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/25/2026 (Vote 13-4; RC) HC 10 P. 101
- Executive Session: 02/25/2026 01:00 pm GP 230
- Public Hearing: 02/25/2026 01:00 pm GP 230
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 27