New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 642: repealing the committee for the protection of human subjects institutional review board.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 642 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: repealing the committee for the protection of human subjects institutional review board. Primary sponsor: Suzanne Prentiss. It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 113; Effective 01/01/2027.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Prentiss | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Regina Birdsell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Donovan Fenton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Bill Gannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Tim Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Tim McGough | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Victoria Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| 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
- Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 113; Effective 01/01/2027
- Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
- Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 17
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 12-1; RC)
- Executive Session: 03/18/2026 01:40 pm GP 231
- Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 01:40 pm GP 231
- Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 127
- Committee Amendment # 2026-0383s, AA, VV; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
- Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0383s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026; SJ 3
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0383s, 02/05/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 4
- Hearing: 01/28/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 3
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