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NH HB1000

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sherman Packard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends existing indemnification protections under RSA 99-D:2 to house and senate sergeant-at-arms staff members when performing their official duties
  • Protects sergeant-at-arms staff from civil claims or actions when acting within the scope of their public duty, provided their conduct was not wanton or reckless
  • Currently, only legislative security staff members receive this indemnification; the bill expands coverage to include sergeant-at-arms personnel
  • Effective date: January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Extending the indemnification of legislative security staff members to legislative sergeant-at-arms staff members while acting within the scope of their duties.

Last Action

Signed by Governor Ayotte 02/24/2026; Chapter 3; eff. 02/24/2026

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2026
Legislative Administration11/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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