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NH CACR25
CA
Status
Introduced
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alice Wade
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AI Summary
- Proposes a new Article 5-a to the New Hampshire Constitution establishing marriage as a fundamental civil right
- Protects the right of every individual to marry regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or race
- Prohibits any state law, ordinance, policy, or governmental action from denying or abridging marriage rights or assigning different rights to spouses based on these characteristics
- Requires New Hampshire to recognize as valid any marriage lawfully performed in New Hampshire or any other state
- Submits the amendment to voters at the November 2026 general election, requiring approval by two-thirds of those voting on the question
Legislative Description
Relative to the right to marry. Providing that the right to marry is a fundamental civil right and that the state shall protect the right of every individual, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or race, to marry and to have their marriage legally recognized.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 176-162 03/12/2026 House Journal 8
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary12/1/2025
Full Bill Text
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