HB1464-FN: relative to discrimination, harassment, and violence based on political affiliation or opinion.

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• 21 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  inion. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Statutory Construction; Political Affiliation or Opinion. Amend RSA 21 by inserting after section 55 the following new section: 21:56 Political Affiliation or Opinion. "Political affiliation or opinion" means a person's actual or perceived membership in, support for, opposition to, or e

• 21:49 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  I(f) to read as follows: (f) Was substantially motivated to commit the crime because of hostility towards the victim's religion, race, creed, sexual orientation as defined in RSA 21:49, national origin, sex, [or] gender identity as defined in RSA 21:53 or political affiliation or opinion as defined in RSA 21:56; 9 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027. LBA 26-3119 11/

• 21:53 · reference · effective 2027-01-01

  mit the crime because of hostility towards the victim's religion, race, creed, sexual orientation as defined in RSA 21:49, national origin, sex, [or] gender identity as defined in RSA 21:53 or political affiliation or opinion as defined in RSA 21:56; 9 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027. LBA 26-3119 11/30/25 HB 1464-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT relative

• 21:56 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  Rights; Definitions. Amend RSA 354-A:2 by inserting after paragraph XV the following new paragraph: XVI. "Political affiliation or opinion" shall have the same meaning as in RSA 21:56. 3 Unlawful Discriminatory Practices. Amend RSA 354-A:7, I-III to read as follows: I. For an employer, because of the age, sex, gender identity, race, color, marital status, physical or mental disability, religi

• 354-A:2 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  irst Amendment to the United States Constitution or part I, article 22 of the New Hampshire constitution. 2 New Paragraph; State Commission for Human Rights; Definitions. Amend RSA 354-A:2 by inserting after paragraph XV the following new paragraph: XVI. "Political affiliation or opinion" shall have the same meaning as in RSA 21:56. 3 Unlawful Discriminatory Practices. Amend RSA 354-A:7, I-III to

• 354-A:21-A · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  that person's sexual orientation or that person's political affiliation or opinion. 4 New Paragraph; State Commission for Human Rights; Complaint Procedures and Review. Amend RSA 354-A:21-a by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph: IV. In addition to the remedies provided in this section, any person who knowingly violates RSA 354-A:7 with the intent to harass, intimidate, or cause e

• 354-A:7 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  paragraph XV the following new paragraph: XVI. "Political affiliation or opinion" shall have the same meaning as in RSA 21:56. 3 Unlawful Discriminatory Practices. Amend RSA 354-A:7, I-III to read as follows: I. For an employer, because of the age, sex, gender identity, race, color, marital status, physical or mental disability, religious creed, or national origin of any individual, to refuse t

• 631 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  felony if it results in actual economic harm, such as loss of employment, or involves a threat of physical violence. 7 New Section; Politically Motivated Interference. Amend RSA 631 by inserting after section 4-b the following new section: 631:4-c Politically Motivated Interference. I. A person is guilty of politically motivated interference if, with the purpose to harass or intimidate base

• 644:4 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  , intimidate, or cause economic harm based on an individual's political affiliation or opinion shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor. 5 New Subparagraph; Harassment. Amend RSA 644:4, I by inserting after subparagraph (f) the following new subparagraph: (g) With the purpose to harass, annoy, or alarm another based on the person's political affiliation or opinion as defined in RSA 21:56, engages

• 651:6 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  ndment to the United States Constitution or part I, article 22 of the New Hampshire constitution, such as peaceful protests or petitions. 8 Extended Term of Imprisonment. Amend RSA 651:6, I(f) to read as follows: (f) Was substantially motivated to commit the crime because of hostility towards the victim's religion, race, creed, sexual orientation as defined in RSA 21:49, national origin, sex, [or] g

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 21 · STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION
• RSA 354-A · STATE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
• RSA 631 · ASSAULT AND RELATED OFFENSES
• RSA 644 · BREACHES OF THE PEACE AND RELATED OFFENSES
• RSA 651 · SENTENCES
• RSA 21:49 · Sexual Orientation
• RSA 21:53 · Verified Mail
• RSA 354-A:2 · Definitions
• RSA 354-A:7 · Unlawful Discriminatory Practices
• RSA 644:4 · Harassment
• RSA 651:6 · Extended Term of Imprisonment