New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 409: relative to the penalties for the offense of disobeying an officer and relative to liability of governmental units.
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Plain-language summary
SB 409 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to the penalties for the offense of disobeying an officer and relative to liability of governmental units. Primary sponsor: Bill Gannon (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Gannon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| J.D. Bernardy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 36 |
| Sharon Carson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Daniel Innis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tim Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Mark McConkey | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Jennifer Rhodes | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Cheshire 17 |
| Kimberly Rice | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lilli Walsh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 15 |
| Kenneth Weyler | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
- Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1773h 2026-1964h 2026-1389h and 2026-1961h: MA DV 181-175 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 36
- FLAM # 2026-1970h (Rep. D. Kelley): AF RC 172-184 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 33
- Amendment # 2026-1961h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 31
- Amendment # 2026-1389h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 31
- Amendment # 2026-1964h: AA DV 190-164 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 29
- Amendment # 2026-1773h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 29
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1389h 04/24/2026 (Vote 13-0; RC) HC 19 P. 18
- Executive Session: 04/24/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/03/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 5 P. 124
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