New Hampshire bills · 2026 Regular Session
New Hampshire SB 501
relative to authorization of seclusion or restraint during a personal safety emergency by a physician, physician associate, or advanced practice registered nurse.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Suzanne Prentiss
Cosponsors (10)
- Regina Birdsell (Republican)
- Ruth Ward (Republican)
- Kevin Avard (Republican)
- Keith Murphy (Republican)
- Tim McGough (Republican)
- Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (Democratic)
- Donovan Fenton (Democratic)
- Howard Pearl (Republican)
- David Watters (Democratic)
- Timothy Lang (Republican)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Aug 20, 2026): Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 House | Table | pass | Set your home in New Hampshire to see |
Actions
- Aug 20, 2026 · House
Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16 - May 7, 2026 · House
Lay SB501 on Table (Rep. W. MacDonald): MA RC 188-154 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 31 - Apr 22, 2026 · House
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass - Apr 22, 2026 · House
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/15/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 18 P. 14 - Apr 7, 2026 · House
Executive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 158 - Apr 1, 2026 · House
Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 11:00 am GP 158 - Feb 26, 2026 · House
Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 5 P. 124 - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; SJ 4 - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6 - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Hearing: 02/11/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 5 - Nov 21, 2025 · Senate
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1