extending the indemnification of legislative security staff members to legislative sergeant-at-arms staff members while acting within the scope of their duties.
Sponsored By: Sherman A. Packard (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
State legal defense for sergeant-at-arms staff
In New Hampshire, beginning January 1, 2027, House and Senate sergeant-at-arms staff get the same state legal defense and indemnity as state officers. This applies only to actions taken while performing official duties. The state provides a lawyer and pays covered legal costs and judgments under its indemnification law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Sherman A. Packard
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Alexis H Simpson
Democratic • House
Laura Damphousse Telerski
Democratic • House
Sharon M. Carson
Republican • Senate
Steven D Smith
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 02/24/2026; Chapter 3; eff. 02/24/2026
2/25/2026HouseOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; Read a Third Time, and Final Passage in the early session, MA, VV; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
2/19/2026SenateEnrolled VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5
2/19/2026HouseEnrolled, Without Objection, MA; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
2/19/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6
2/12/2026SenateHearing: 02/10/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 5A
2/10/2026SenateIntroduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 4
2/6/2026SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0228h: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 13
2/5/2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0228h: AA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 13
2/5/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0228h 01/22/2026 (Vote 11-0; CC) HC 5 P. 9
1/29/2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/22/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
1/29/2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/22/2026 10:30 am GP 234
1/8/2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Legislative Administration HJ 1 P. 2
11/7/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
2/19/2026
Introduced
11/7/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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