HB 1416, introduced by Rep. Sam Farrington, safeguards pregnancy resource centers (PRC) by ensuring they can operate according to their mission without fear of government overreach. HB 1416 would prohibit the state and municipalities from mandating that pregnancy resource centers perform abortions, provide contraception, or refer clients for such services.
Last month, HB 1416 passed the NH House on a vote of 176-163.
While offering protections like this to organizations that offer help to some of society’s most vulnerable seems like common-sense, every single Democrat opposed the bill. Unfortunately, six Republicans also voted against HB 1416, choosing to side with those who wish to see men and women providing help to women and babies in need forced to violate their consciences.
Now the bill moves to the Senate Judiciary Committee — and this is where your voice is needed most.
If you are a director of a pregnancy resource center, we are specifically calling on you to attend the upcoming hearing and testify in person. Senators need to hear firsthand from the people on the front lines — the directors who run these centers, serve these women, and understand what is at stake if this protection fails. Your testimony could make the difference.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
⏰ HB 1416 has been scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Thursday, April 30, at 1:00pm, in the State House room 100.
✅ Register your support of HB 1416 by signing in. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to sign in.
✍️ Submit written testimony. You can do this when you sign in. Simply hit “choose file” under step number four to upload a document with your testimony, or type your testimony into the provided box.
📍 Attend the hearing and testify in person, especially if you are a director of a pregnancy resource center or have ever benefitted from their services. The hearing will be in the State House, at 107 N Main St, Concord, NH 03301, in room 100.
🚨 Note: if you have never testified before, you can find instructions here.
📩 If you are having trouble with the online sign in, please contact the Senate Judiciary Committee directly and ask them to support the bill.