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CONCORD, NH – Governor Chris Sununu signed House Bill 1264 today, in defiance of his previous statements in opposition to the bill.
CONCORD, NH – In a 3-2 ruling, the New Hampshire Supreme Court declared constitutional—on an advisory, non-binding basis only—New Hampshire’s latest legislative effort to suppress the right to vote, HB 1264. The ACLU-NH and the Fair Elections Center filed a joint brief before the New Hampshire S
CONCORD, NH – Governor Chris Sununu signed SB 556 today, delivering comprehensive bail reform to New Hampshire. SB 556 requires judges to consider someone’s financial means when setting bail, and prohibits the detention of people pre-trial simply because they cannot afford bail.
CONCORD, NH – Governor Chris Sununu vetoed a bill that would repeal the death penalty in New Hampshire for capital murder convictions after January 2019. The bill is likely to return to the legislature for a veto override vote sometime this year.
CONCORD, NH – Governor Chris Sununu signed HB 587 into law today, which bans the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy on minors.
CONCORD, NH – Today, Republican Governor Chris Sununu signed HB 1319 into law, protecting transgender individuals across New Hampshire from discrimination in employment, housing and public spaces.