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NH HB1393

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Long

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "public servant" under RSA 640:2 to include federal officials acting in or taking actions directly affecting New Hampshire

  • Creates a new class B felony offense for public servants who act with intent to interfere with the administration of an election

  • Maintains the existing misdemeanor penalty for official oppression when a public servant commits unauthorized acts or fails to perform required duties for personal benefit or to harm others

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relative to the definition of public servant and the offense of official oppression.

Last Action

Lay HB1393 on Table (Rep. Roy): Motion Adopted DV 191-156 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety12/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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