HB1393 Relative to the definition of public servant and the offense of official oppression.
Relative to the definition of public servant and the offense of official oppression.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact.
Your Community
Accountability for government officials who abuse their power protects communities from corruption and misconduct.
Your Freedom
Creating criminal penalties for official oppression is a strong protection against government abuse of individual rights.
Status
Lay HB1393 on Table (Rep. Roy): Motion Adopted DV 191-156 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 50
Sponsor
Patrick Long (D)
The Short Version
Would expand the definition of public servant and create or strengthen the crime of official oppression, holding government employees accountable for abusing their authority. The bill was tabled 191-156.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ All residents subject to government authority
- ▲ Civil liberties advocates
- ▲ Accountability advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Government employees who could face new criminal liability
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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