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NH SB139

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Fenton

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals to file private civil rights lawsuits under the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act (RSA 354-B), which currently only permits the Attorney General to bring such actions.

  • Requires court clerks to mail a copy of any complaint and final judgment to the Attorney General when a private civil rights action is filed.

  • Estimated state expenditure increase of $222,000-$227,000 annually starting FY 2026 for one Assistant Attorney General and one Investigator Paralegal to handle increased workload.

  • Effective date of January 1, 2026.

Legislative Description

Creating a private right of action in civil rights cases.

Last Action

Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2025

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