New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 139: creating a private right of action in civil rights cases.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 139 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: creating a private right of action in civil rights cases. Primary sponsor: Donovan Fenton (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Fenton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Debra Altschiller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Paul Berch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Cheshire 6 |
| Jonah Wheeler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1
- Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 46
- Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
- Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/06/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
- Hearing: 02/18/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 10
- Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 3