New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 501: relative to authorization of seclusion or restraint during a personal safety emergency by a physician, physician associate, or advanced practice registered nurse.
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 501 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to authorization of seclusion or restraint during a personal safety emergency by a physician, physician associate, or advanced practice registered nurse. Primary sponsor: Suzanne Prentiss. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 19, 2026): Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Prentiss | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Regina Birdsell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Donovan Fenton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Tim Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Tim McGough | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Keith Murphy | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Ruth Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| David Watters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16
- Lay SB501 on Table (Rep. W. MacDonald): MA RC 188-154 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 31
- Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/15/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 18 P. 14
- Executive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 158
- Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 11:00 am GP 158
- Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 5 P. 124
- Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6
- Hearing: 02/11/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 5
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1