New Hampshire HR42: honoring the life and legacy of Melissa Hortman.

Sponsors

• Alexis Simpson (D, 33) · primary sponsor
• Matthew Wilhelm (D, 21)
• Mary Wallner (D, 19)
• Lucy Weber (D, 5)
• Laura Telerski (D, 11)
• Jaci Grote (D, 24)
• Karen Ebel (D, 7)
• Mary Hakken-Phillips (D, 12)
• Henry Giasson (R, 29)
• Sherman Packard (R, 16)
• Lucinda Rosenwald (D, 13)
• Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D, 21)

Latest actions

1. May 7, 2026: Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
2. April 23, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1444h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11
3. April 23, 2026: Amendment # 2026-1444h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11
4. April 15, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1444h 04/10/2026 (Vote 13-0; RC)
5. March 30, 2026: Executive Session: 04/10/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
6. March 30, 2026: Public Hearing: 04/10/2026 10:45 am GP 228
7. March 27, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ 9
8. March 23, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1209s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
9. March 23, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1209s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
10. March 19, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1209s, 03/26/2026; Vote 7-0; CC; SC 11

Common questions

What is HR42?

HR42 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): honoring the life and legacy of Melissa Hortman.

What is the status of HR42?

Passed one chamber as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11 (May 7, 2026).

Who sponsored HR42?

Alexis Simpson (D, 33), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR42?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3221&sy=2026