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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2025 | NH | HB 377 | Prohibits Puberty Blockers for Transgender Youth | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| June 26, 2025 | NH | HB 377 | Prohibits Puberty Blockers for Transgender Youth | Conference Report Adopted - House (202 - 161) |
| June 26, 2025 | NH | SB 14 | Establishes Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Individuals Convicted on Fentanyl Charges | Conference Report Adopted - House (185 - 182) |
| June 26, 2025 | NH | SB 14 | Establishes Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Individuals Convicted on Fentanyl Charges | Conference Report Adopted - House (185 - 182) |
| June 26, 2025 | NH | HB 71 | Prohibits the Use of Public School Facilities to Provide Shelter to Undocumented Immigrants | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| May 22, 2025 | NH | HB 57 | Establishes Bail Standards for Serious and Violent Offenses | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| May 22, 2025 | NH | HB 148 | Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8) |
| May 15, 2025 | NH | HB 511 | Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies in the State | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| May 15, 2025 | NH | SB 62 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (15 - 8) |
| May 15, 2025 | NH | SB 62 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (15 - 8) |
| May 8, 2025 | NH | SB 62 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (200 - 162) |
| May 8, 2025 | NH | SB 62 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE | "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (200 - 162) |
| April 10, 2025 | NH | HB 511 | Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies in the State | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (211 - 161) |
| April 10, 2025 | NH | HB 71 | Prohibits the Use of Public School Facilities to Provide Shelter to Undocumented Immigrants | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (209 - 162) |
| March 20, 2025 | NH | HB 592 | Requires that Individuals Charged a Serious Offense be Held Behind Bars Until Being Arraigned by a Court | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 0) |
| March 20, 2025 | NH | HB 148 | Requires Students Use the Same Restroom that Aligns with Their Sex at Birth | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (201 - 166) |
| March 20, 2025 | NH | SB 72 | Establishes a Parental Bill of Rights in Education | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| March 20, 2025 | NH | SB 84 | Reduces the Minimum Lot Size Requirement for Single-Family Homes | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (13 - 10) |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | NH | HB 207 | Reduces Certain Weapon Restrictions and Bans | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (207 - 162) |
| Feb. 6, 2025 | NH | HB 511 | Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies in the State | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (351 - 6) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 13 | Prohibits the State from Recognizing Licenses Issued to Undocumented Immigrants in Other States | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 62 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 14 | Establishes Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Individuals Convicted on Fentanyl Charges | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 14 | Establishes Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Individuals Convicted on Fentanyl Charges | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 62 | Authorizes Law Enforcement Officials to Enter into Agreements with ICE | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 15 | Authorizes a Sentence of Hard Labor for Individuals Convicted of Capital Murder or Serious Sexual Assaults on Children | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 9) |
| Jan. 30, 2025 | NH | SB 71 | Prohibits Sanctuary City Policies in the State | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - Senate (15 - 8) |