New Hampshire legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Hampshire CACR25: relative to the right to marry. Providing that the right to marry is a fundamental civil right and that the state shall protect the right of every individual, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or race, to marry and to have their marriage legally recognized.
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, January 7, 2026:
CACR 25 - AS INTRODUCED 2026 SESSION 26-2956 09/08 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 25 RELATING TO: relative to the right to marry. PROVIDING THAT: the right to marry is a fundamental civil right and that the state shall protect the right of every individual, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or race, to marry and to have their marriage legally recognized. Rep. Butler, Straf. 12; Rep. A. Murray, Hills. 20; Rep. Lloyd, Hills. 8; Rep. D. Germana, Ches. 1; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Sen. Fenton, Dist 10 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANALYSIS This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution would establish marriage as a fundamental civil right and that the state shall protect the right of every individual, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or race, to marry and to have their marriage legally recognized. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics. Matter …
Sponsors
- Alice Wade (D, 15) · primary sponsor
- Billie Butler (D, 12)
- Alissandra Murray (D, 20)
- Christal Lloyd (D, 8)
- David Watters (D, 4)
- Donovan Fenton (D, 10)
Latest actions
- : Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 176-162 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 105
- : Special Order to the next order of business (Rep. Weber): MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 104
- : Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- : Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 11-7; RC) HC 10 P. 98
- : Executive Session: 01/21/2026 11:30 am GP 230
- : Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 11:30 am GP 230
- : Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 41
Votes
- ITL - relative to the right to marry. Providing that the right to marry is a fundamental civil right and that the state shall protect the right of every individual, regardless of sex, gender identity, (March 12, 2026): 176 yea, 162 nay, passed
Subjects: Agency Appropriations
Common questions
- What is CACR25?
- CACR25 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): relative to the right to marry. Providing that the right to marry is a fundamental civil right and that the state shall protect the right of every individual, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or race, to marry and to have their marriage legally recognized.
- What is the status of CACR25?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 176-162 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 105 (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored CACR25?
- Alice Wade (D, 15), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for CACR25?
- On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2956&sy=2026
Source: official New Hampshire record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.