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NH HB59

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Mannion

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Addresses criminal penalties for assaulting firefighters, emergency medical care providers, and law enforcement officers while they are performing their official duties

  • Creates enhanced legal protections for first responders and public safety personnel who face violence in the line of duty

  • Likely establishes assault against these protected classes as a more serious offense with increased penalties compared to simple assault

  • Aims to deter attacks on emergency personnel by imposing stricter consequences for such crimes

Legislative Description

Relative to the assault of a firefighter, emergency medical care provider, or law enforcement officer.

Last Action

Committee Amendment # 2025-3083s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1

1/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/19/2025
Criminal Justice and Public Safety12/23/2024

Full Bill Text

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