Carson commends responsible move to study needle exchange programs

Concord, NH – Today, the Senate passed a bill, HB 1681, which would establish a commission to study the disposal and exchange of hypodermic needles containing residual amounts of controlled substances. Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) issued a statement following the vote. “The heroin crisis continues to be a major concern for the state and we […]

Carson, Forrester praise solution increasing law enforcement protections in NH North Country

Concord, NH – The Senate will take up legislation tomorrow that would provide legal protections to border patrol agents when assisting state troopers and local law enforcement in New Hampshire. Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) and Senator Jeanie Forrester (R-Meredith) issued statements in advance of the Senate’s vote. “With the hard work and dedication of my […]

Bill establishing penalties for human trafficking passes NH Senate

Concord, NH -Today, the Senate passed HB 1628, which makes it a crime for a person to engage in sexual contact with a person under the age of 18 in New Hampshire. Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) issued a statement following the Senate vote. “One of the most important duties of government is to protect our […]

Carson supports bill to detain minors awaiting trial at Sununu Center

Concord, NH – Today, the Senate passed a bill, SB 466-FN, which would authorize minors detained while waiting for disposition of their case to be housed at the Sununu Youth Services Center. Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) issued a statement upon passage of this bill. “This bill serves as a step in the right direction when […]

Carson praises passage of bill penalizing public distribution of private images

Concord, NH -The Senate today passed a bill, SB 465, establishing a penalty for the dissemination of private sexual images without prior consent. Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) issued a statement upon passage of the bill. “This legislation serves to protect individuals and their right to privacy by establishing a penalty for those using or distributing […]