Healthcare (Women's Health)

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1338: restricting abortion providers from the definition of charitable organization for the purposes of games of chance.

HB 1338 amends New Hampshire law to exclude abortion providers from being classified as "charitable organizations" for the purpose of operating games of chance, such as raffles or bingo. This change directly affects abortion providers, preventing them from qualifying for charitable gaming licenses under current regulations. The bill adds a specific exclusion to the legal definition of "charitable organization" in RSA 287-D:1, stating such organizations shall not include abortion providers. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareExcludes abortion providers from charitable gaming funding, restricting their financial access and limiting healthcare service availability for abortion care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SB 182: relative to the maternal mortality review panel.

SB 182 renames the "maternal mortality review panel" to "maternal mortality review committee" and revises its membership to include specific health professionals like obstetricians, pediatric specialists, and community health representatives. It updates the definition of "pregnancy-related death" to include deaths from accidental or incidental causes, removing a prior exclusion. The committee will be administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and facilitated by the New Hampshire Perinatal Quality Collaborative (NHPQC) affiliated with Dartmouth Health. This bill aims to improve the review process for maternal deaths to identify systemic factors and recommend healthcare system changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUpdates maternal mortality committee structure and definition to include accidental causes, enhancing public health review of pregnancy-related deaths under healthcare oversight.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Women's Health

failed · New Hampshire · House May 7, 2026

HB 191: providing criminal penalties for the transporting of an unemancipated minor in order to obtain a surgical procedure or a termination of the minor's pregnancy without parental permission.

HB 191 prohibits transporting, recruiting, or harboring a pregnant minor under 18 (unemancipated) within New Hampshire to obtain an abortion without parental permission, imposing criminal penalties. It classifies first offenses as class A misdemeanors and repeat offenses (two prior violations) as class B felonies. Exemptions include parents/guardians, those with written parental consent, common carriers, and emergency medical personnel. The bill also allows civil lawsuits for wrongful death if a violation leads to an abortion, with damages covering economic, noneconomic, and punitive costs. This directly affects individuals assisting minors in accessing abortion services without parental involvement.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by imposing new penalties (misdemeanors/felony) for transporting minors for abortion without consent, increasing criminal penalties under criminal justice framework.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts minor abortion access without parental consent, imposing criminal penalties for transportation to obtain the procedure, directly limiting healthcare access for minors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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vetoed · New Hampshire · House Aug 19, 2026

HB 232: relative to the rights of conscience for medical professionals.

HB 232 protects New Hampshire healthcare providers' right to refuse participation in abortions, sterilizations, or artificial contraception based on religious, moral, or ethical beliefs. It requires health care institutions to prominently post notices about these rights and prohibits discrimination against providers who conscientiously object. Violations by institutions carry civil fines ($1,000-$10,000 per occurrence), while providers denied employment or other benefits due to objections may seek triple damages plus attorney fees. The law applies to all medical professionals in New Hampshire, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and students, and takes effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill permits providers to refuse abortion/contraception services, directly limiting patient access to these healthcare options, aligning with 'restricts health coverage' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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died · New Hampshire · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 1590: harmonizing the age of personhood under the criminal code and the fetal life protection act.

This bill harmonizes New Hampshire's criminal code and the Fetal Life Protection Act by setting the gestational age limit for abortion restrictions at 20 weeks instead of 24 weeks. It amends the homicide statute to exempt pregnancy terminations performed before 20 weeks and updates the Fetal Life Protection Act to prohibit abortions after 20 weeks (except in medical emergencies or for fatal fetal abnormalities). Health care providers performing abortions after 20 weeks without meeting these conditions would face class B felony charges. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, correcting an inconsistency between existing statutes.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts abortion access after 20 weeks, limiting patient access to reproductive healthcare services per the Fetal Life Protection Act amendments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1782: relative to access to rural maternal health care and directing the department of health and human services to develop a rural maternal health care delivery pilot program.

HB 1782 establishes a rural maternal health care delivery pilot program to provide prenatal and postnatal care in New Hampshire areas with limited access to specialized pregnancy services. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to develop this program, which would use mid-level practitioners (like certified nurse midwives) and collaborate with nearby hospitals, while also creating a Maternity Care Improvement Commission to study statewide maternal health strategies. It includes a Medicaid provider audit to ensure proper reimbursement for midwives and a loan reimbursement program for certified midwives who commit to working 32+ hours weekly in rural areas for at least two years. The pilot program and commission must report findings to state leaders by July 1, 2028. This bill directly affects rural pregnant people, midwives, and healthcare providers in underserved communities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes rural maternal care pilot program with mid-level providers and commission to expand access to prenatal/postnatal services in underserved areas, directly advancing health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medicaid Women's Health

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1769: relative to certain prohibitions on abortion referrals by publicly funded medical facilities.

HB 1769 prohibits publicly funded medical facilities (including state-funded hospitals and clinics) from referring patients for abortions, except in medical emergencies or when referring to a pregnancy resource center (a nonprofit facility offering counseling/support but not abortion services). The bill requires these facilities to submit compliance affidavits and allows taxpayers or affected mothers/family members to sue the facility or state for violations. It also voids contracts with organizations that violate the referral ban. This law directly affects state-funded healthcare providers and creates new legal avenues for challenging abortion referrals. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits publicly funded facilities from referring for abortions (except emergencies), restricting patient access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1292: expanding the right to try act to include certain qualifying severe illness and permitting certain regenerative stem cell therapies under the act.

HB 1292 expands New Hampshire's Right to Try Act to allow patients with "qualifying severe illness" access to unapproved treatments. The bill adds new rules for regenerative stem cell therapies, requiring patient consent, facility accreditation, and clear advertising disclosures. It specifically prohibits the use of stem cells derived from fetal or embryonic sources after an abortion. This policy change directly affects New Hampshire residents with severe illnesses who seek experimental treatments not yet approved by the FDA.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands patient access to unapproved treatments for severe illnesses under strict safeguards, improving healthcare access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1313: repealing buffer zones for reproductive health care facilities.

HB 1313 repeals New Hampshire's current law (RSA 132:37-40) that prohibited people from entering or remaining on public sidewalks adjacent to reproductive health care facilities. This directly affects individuals and groups seeking to engage in free speech activities - such as handing out literature or speaking - near clinic entrances. The key provision removes the buffer zone restriction, allowing people to approach sidewalks without legal penalty. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and has no estimated fiscal impact on state or local governments.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRemoves buffer zones near reproductive health clinics, potentially restricting patient access and safety at healthcare facilities per bill's effect on clinic entrances.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Women's Health

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SB 551: relative to legal protections for legal reproductive health care services.

SB 551 establishes that every individual in New Hampshire has a fundamental right to reproductive health care services permitted under state law, including abortion, contraception, and pregnancy-related care. The bill prohibits state officials from cooperating with out-of-state investigations into such care, protects health care providers from professional discipline for legally provided services, and bans malpractice insurers from considering protected care when setting premiums. It also blocks enforcement of foreign court judgments related to reproductive health care and prevents extradition for legally protected activities. This law directly affects all residents of New Hampshire, health care providers, licensing boards, and state agencies handling reproductive health services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly protects reproductive healthcare access (abortion, contraception) as a fundamental right, prohibits restrictions on providers, and blocks insurer penalties - directly advancing patient rights and access within healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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