New Hampshire HB1590: harmonizing the age of personhood under the criminal code and the fetal life protection act.

Sponsors

• Kevin Scully (R, 8) · primary sponsor
• Claudine Burnham (R, 2)
• JD Bernardy (R, 36)
• John Sellers (R, 10)
• Kelley Potenza (R, 19)
• Paul Terry (R, 7)
• William Gannon (R, 23)
• Kevin Avard (R, 12)

Latest actions

1. March 2, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
2. March 2, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/25/2026 (Vote 13-4; RC) HC 10 P. 101
3. March 2, 2026: Executive Session: 02/25/2026 01:00 pm GP 230
4. February 12, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/25/2026 01:00 pm GP 230
5. January 7, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 48
6. December 10, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 27
7. November 20, 2025: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 11/13/2025 (Vote CC; ) HC 51 P. 7
8. October 28, 2025: Executive Session: 11/13/2025 02:00 pm GP 232
9. October 15, 2025: ==RESCHEDULED== Executive Session: 11/04/2025 02:00 pm GP 232
10. October 13, 2025: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/28/2025 11:30 am GP 232

Common questions

What is HB1590?

HB1590 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): harmonizing the age of personhood under the criminal code and the fetal life protection act.

What is the status of HB1590?

Passed one chamber as of March 2, 2026. Latest action: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (March 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1590?

Kevin Scully (R, 8), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1590?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2914&sy=2026