Gov. Chris Sununu, shown here in a file photo, signed Senate Bill 94 into law on Monday.

Gov. Chris Sununu signs juvenile diversion legislation into law

A new state law will make it easier for juveniles suspected of violating the law to get mental health treatment and other supports instead of being taken into custody and court. This story was originally published in New Hampshire Bulletin. Senate Bill 94, signed by Gov. Chris Sununu Monday, allows police officers and juvenile probation […]

Laurie List Legislation Passes New Hampshire State Senate

CONCORD, NH — The state Senate voted unanimously Thursday in favor of proposed legislation that would make public police disciplinary hearings before the Police Standards and Training Council and make public the confidential Laurie List of dishonest police. State Sen. Sharon Carson, R-Londonderry, introduced House Bill 471 and its recent amendment, congratulating everyone who worked […]

Carson, French Oppose Firearm Confiscation Bill

Concord, NH – Today, the New Hampshire Senate passed HB 687, relative to extreme risk protection orders. Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) and Senator Harold French (R-Franklin) issued the following statements: “The 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms for law abiding citizens, but this red flag bill seeks to take that right away,” said […]

Carson, French Raise Concerns of Testing Bill

Concord, NH – Today, the New Hampshire Senate voted HB 1375, a bill relative to claims for medical monitoring, ought to pass with amendment. The bill passed 14-10 party line vote. Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) and Senator Harold French (R-Franklin) issued the following statements: “This bill, while well intentioned, forfeits the responsibility of the legislature […]

Carson, French Fight for Constitutional Rights of Granite Staters

Concord, NH – Today, the New Hampshire Judiciary Committee voted HB 687, a bill relative to extreme risk protection orders, ought to pass. The Red Flag bill passed 3-2 on a party line vote. Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) and Senator Harold French (R-Franklin) issued the following statements: “This so-called Red Flag bill is dangerous legislation […]