New Hampshire HB1317: relative to patient privacy protections.

Sponsors

• Heath Howard (D, 4) · primary sponsor
• Alice Wade (D, 15)
• Billie Butler (D, 12)
• Christian Muns (D, 29)
• Hope Damon (D, 8)
• Jessica LaMontagne (D, 17)
• Nicholas Germana (D, 15)
• Toni Weinstein (D, 10)
• David Watters (D, 4)

Latest actions

1. March 12, 2026: Remove from Table (Rep. H. Howard): MF DV 130-186 03/11/2026 HJ 7
2. March 5, 2026: Lay HB1317 on Table (Rep. Mazur): MA RC 183-154 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 114
3. February 25, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
4. February 25, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 11-7; RC) HC 9 P. 40
5. February 11, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:30 pm GP 158
6. February 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 09:00 am GP 158
7. January 7, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 46
8. December 1, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 15
9. November 13, 2025: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 10/28/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 51 P. 5

Common questions

What is HB1317?

HB1317 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to patient privacy protections.

What is the status of HB1317?

Passed one chamber as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Remove from Table (Rep. H. Howard): MF DV 130-186 03/11/2026 HJ 7 (March 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1317?

Heath Howard (D, 4), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1317?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2963&sy=2026