New Hampshire HB1653: relative to emergency medical care provided at freestanding hospital emergency facilities.

Sponsors

• Laura Telerski (D, 11) · primary sponsor
• Bill Ohm (R, 10)
• Vanessa Sheehan (R, 43)
• Daniel Veilleux (D, 34)
• Tim Hartnett (D, 41)
• Alicia Gregg (D, 7)
• Manoj Chourasia (D, 11)
• Megan Murray (D, 37)
• Suzanne Vail (D, 6)
• Lucinda Rosenwald (D, 13)
• Kevin Avard (R, 12)

Latest actions

1. March 5, 2026: Lay HB1653 on Table (Rep. W. MacDonald): MA DV 173-158 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 116
2. February 3, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
3. February 3, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 10-7; RC) HC 9 P. 41
4. January 21, 2026: Executive Session: 01/28/2026 02:30 pm GP 158
5. January 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 02:00 pm GP 158
6. December 10, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 30

Common questions

What is HB1653?

HB1653 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to emergency medical care provided at freestanding hospital emergency facilities.

What is the status of HB1653?

Passed one chamber as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Lay HB1653 on Table (Rep. W. MacDonald): MA DV 173-158 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 116 (March 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1653?

Laura Telerski (D, 11), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1653?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3066&sy=2026