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NH HB1675
Bill
Status
12/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ellen Read
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 7-member legislative commission (6 House members, 1 Senator) with subpoena power to investigate the New Hampshire Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence for potential violations including lobbying irregularities, conflicts of interest, discrimination against male victims, and improper use of federal grants
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Requires the coalition to undergo annual audits by the legislative budget assistant during any fiscal year it receives state funding or grants
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Directs the Executive Council to only approve funding for the coalition that "materially benefits survivors" through direct services such as shelter, food, or medicine
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Removes the coalition's membership from seven state commissions and committees, including the domestic violence fatality review committee, child fatality review committee, and the interbranch criminal and juvenile justice council
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Commission must report findings by November 1, 2027, including recommendations on whether to appoint an independent special prosecutor to pursue criminal charges or damages against the coalition or its employees
Legislative Description
Establishing a commission to investigate the New Hampshire Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence and requiring funding only be provided for the direct services materially benefitting survivors of sexual and domestic assault.
Last Action
Remove from Table (Rep. Love): Motion Failed Regular Calendar 148-186 03/12/2026 House Journal 8
3/13/2026