SB667 Relative to the assault of emergency room personnel.
Relative to the assault of emergency room personnel.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on most residents.
Your Community
Protecting ER staff helps retain healthcare workers and ensures emergency care remains available in NH.
Your Freedom
Enhanced assault penalties target violent behavior against essential workers.
Status
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2133e Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess of 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14
Sponsor
Tim McGough (R)
The Short Version
Strengthens penalties for assaulting emergency room personnel. Addresses the growing problem of violence against healthcare workers in emergency departments.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Emergency room nurses, doctors, and staff
- ▲ Patients who depend on ER care
- ▲ Hospitals struggling to retain staff
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Individuals who assault ER personnel (enhanced penalties)
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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