New Hampshire HB59: relative to the assault of a firefighter, emergency medical care provider, or law enforcement officer.

Sponsors

• Muriel Hall (D, 9) · primary sponsor
• Peggy Balboni (D, 38)
• Patricia Cornell (D, 22)
• Lee Ann Kluger (D, 6)
• Stephen Woodcock (D, 1)
• Heather Raymond (D, 5)
• Hope Damon (D, 8)
• Megan Murray (D, 37)

Latest actions

1. May 28, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 79; eff.07/21/2026
2. May 12, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12
3. May 11, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026); SJ 12
4. May 6, 2026: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1557e: AA VV (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11
5. April 30, 2026: Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1557e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 04/23/2026); SJ 11
6. April 9, 2026: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-3083s (Rep. Roy): MA DV 199-155 04/09/2026 HJ 10
7. January 9, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2025-3083s, AA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1
8. January 7, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-3083s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/07/2026; SJ 1
9. November 3, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3083s, 01/07/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 46
10. May 1, 2025: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 05/01/2025; SJ 11

Common questions

What is HB59?

HB59 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to the assault of a firefighter, emergency medical care provider, or law enforcement officer.

What is the status of HB59?

Signed into law as of May 28, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 79; eff.07/21/2026 (May 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HB59?

Muriel Hall (D, 9), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB59?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=0026&sy=2026