New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1740: relative to the protection of persons from domestic violence.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1740 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to the protection of persons from domestic violence. Primary sponsor: Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 11.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Sabourin dit Choinière | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 30 |
| Mike Belcher | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Carroll 4 |
| J.D. Bernardy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 36 |
| Barbara Comtois | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Belknap 7 |
| Susan DeRoy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Strafford 3 |
| Diane Kelley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 32 |
| Kristine Perez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 16 |
| Shane Sirois | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 32 |
“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 VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 11
- Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2026 (Vote 12-1; CC) HC 7 P. 8
- Executive Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 10:30 am GP 159
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 33