HB1667 Establishing the first-in-the-nation security task force to coordinate planning for presidential campaign events.
Establishing the first-in-the-nation security task force to coordinate planning for presidential campaign events.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Could improve efficiency of security spending and reduce costs to local police departments during campaign season.
Your Community
Better security coordination protects communities hosting major political events and reduces disruption to daily life.
Your Freedom
Security planning for political events supports democratic participation without restricting freedoms.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 04/09/2026; Senate Journal 8
Sponsor
Joe Sweeney (R)
The Short Version
Would establish a state security task force to coordinate safety planning for presidential campaign events related to NH's first-in-the-nation primary. Addresses the significant security challenges of hosting major political events in small NH communities.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Communities hosting presidential campaign events
- ▲ Local police departments needing coordination support
- ▲ NH's first-in-the-nation primary tradition
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State budget for task force operations
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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