NH HB1423

Expands the crime of improper influence (RSA 640:3) to include threats against immediate family members of public servants, party officials, or voters, not just the officials or voters themselves

Defines "immediate family member" as spouse, domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, or any household member

Establishes mandatory minimum sentence of at least 1 year imprisonment per victim for threatening violations under the expanded statute

Requires mandatory minimum fine of at least $1,000 per victim threatened, with penalties applied separately for each individual

Mandates that minimum sentences be served consecutively for multiple victims, cannot be suspended or reduced, and preclude parole eligibility until completed

Effective date: January 1, 2027