HB 517 (2023): relative to background checks for surrogate parents.
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HB 517 (2023)
relative to background checks for surrogate parents.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Education
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Education - General
- Chapter law: 88
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 6, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 16, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 18, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2023, making it Chapter 88 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Stephen Woodcock (D - Carr 1)
- Rep. Patricia Cornell (D - Hills 22)
- Rep. Linda Tanner (D - Sull 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2023, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Education, LOB 205-207
- March 6, 2023, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Education, LOB 205-207
- May 2, 2023, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- March 16, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 18, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Education
- February 7, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/07/2023 01:00 pm LOB 205-207
- March 6, 2023: Executive Session: 03/06/2023 09:30 am LOB 205-207
- March 6, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/06/2023 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/16/2023
- March 16, 2023: Introduced 03/16/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
- May 2, 2023: Hearing: 05/02/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
- May 18, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/18/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
- May 18, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/18/2023
- June 8, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/08/2023)
- June 8, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/08/2023
- June 20, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/20/2023; Chapter 88; Eff: 08/19/2023