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NH HB1769
Bill
Status
12/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Farrington
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AI Summary
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Prohibits medical facilities receiving state, municipal, or agency funding from referring patients for abortions unless there is a medical emergency or the provider also gives the patient a referral to a pregnancy resource center
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Defines "pregnancy resource center" as a private nonprofit facility providing pregnancy counseling or support that does not perform abortions or make abortion referrals
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Requires organizations that have previously referred patients for abortions to submit a sworn affidavit pledging compliance before receiving any public contracts, grants, or funds
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Voids any contracts made in violation of the law and grants taxpayers standing to sue public entities for declaratory relief, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, and punitive damages for willful violations
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Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Relative to certain prohibitions on abortion referrals by publicly funded medical facilities.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6
3/5/2026