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Representative Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 18)

  • Represents: Atkinson
  • Committees: Children and Family Law
  • Recorded roll call votes: Not Voting/Excused 526, Yea 2,066, Nay 1,427, Not Voting/Not Excused 206, No vote recorded 2
  • Bills sponsored: 125, 21 as prime sponsor

Bills Sponsored

  • SB 541-FN-A (2026): (New Title) relative to capital appropriations for regional drinking water infrastructure.
  • HB 661-FN (2026): relative to the department of health and human services management of social security payments, supplemental security income payments, and veterans benefits for children in foster care.
  • HB 486-FN (2026): relative to grandparents' visitation rights.
  • HB 477 (2026): establishing a commission to study safety and security procedures in the New Hampshire state house.
  • HB 232-FN (2026): relative to the rights of conscience for medical professionals.
  • HB 1779-FN (2026): supporting the cultural background of children placed in foster care.
  • HB 1710-FN (2026): relative to procedures relating to child abduction.
  • HB 1643 (2026): relative to the report of a guardian ad litem.
  • HB 1522-FN (2026): (New Title) relative to amending and adding definitions related to the protection of persons from domestic violence and relative to the domestic violence fatality review committee.
  • HB 1454-FN (2026): relative to the possession of firearms following a court order requiring surrender of firearms and ammunition.
  • HB 1323-FN (2026): (New Title) relative to parental alienation, limiting certain prior authorization requirements for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and similar rehabilitative services, relative to children's mental health services for persons 18 years of age and younger.
  • HB 1185-FN (2026): relative to the offense of endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent.
  • HB 1067-FN (2026): relative to the mental health courts.
  • HB 1039 (2026): relative to the contents of parenting plans.
  • HB 1036 (2026): relative to the maximum duration of term alimony.
  • CACR 22 (2026): relating to the compensation of the legislature. Providing that the present compensation per elected term for legislators is hereby abolished.
  • SB 115-FN (2025): making an appropriation for regional drinking water infrastructure.
  • HB 775-FN (2025): directing the department of health and human services to issue a request for proposals for supervised visitation centers.
  • HB 763-FN (2025): relative to school emergency plans for sports related injuries.
  • HB 653-FN (2025): establishing a pilot program within the department of education to implement alternatives to restraint and seclusion of students.
  • HB 553-FN (2025): relative to the definition of abuse and neglect and conditions triggering a rebuttable presumption of harm in abuse and neglect cases.
  • HB 523-FN (2025): relative to the office of child advocate's oversight of restraint and seclusion reports. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 478 (2025): establishing a foster care oversight subcommittee within the oversight commission on children's services.
  • HB 473-FN (2025): criminalizing multiple forms of exposing children to controlled substances and allowing law enforcement to take a child into protective custody for screening and testing in an instance of suspected or actual criminal exposure to controlled substances.
  • HB 433-FN (2025): making 17 the age of consent for marriage if either party is active duty military and removing language regarding age waivers for marriage registration records, since age waivers are no longer issued in New Hampshire.
  • HB 430 (2025): reducing the retention period for records of unfounded abuse and neglect reports by the department of health and human services.
  • HB 425 (2025): allowing tax-exempt entities to keep their tax-exempt status while renting facilities or property to entities that share their mission.
  • HB 421-FN (2025): relative to notice of tax exempt-status filing procedures by town officials or offices.
  • HB 325 (2025): eliminating term and reimbursement alimony in divorces granted on grounds of irreconcilable differences.
  • HB 322 (2025): allowing a parent paying child support to retain the exclusive right to claim the child as a dependent on their tax return.
  • HB 320-FN (2025): relative to enforcement of marital property settlements.
  • HB 243-FN (2025): (New Title) relative to relative to the penalty for false reports of suspected abuse and neglect made to the division for children, youth, and families, and relative to the maternal mortality review committee, electric vehicle charging stations and fees for annual testing by the division of weights and measures, and relative to the acceptance of portraits of Senator Sylvia Larsen and Senator Jeb Bradley for the state house.
  • HB 213 (2025): relative to wage garnishment for child support.
  • HB 204 (2025): relative to criteria for reporting child support delinquencies to federal agencies.
  • HB 10-FN (2025): (New Title) establishing a parental bill of rights.
  • HB 618-FN (2024): relative to wage garnishment with child support payments.
  • HB 396 (2024): (New Title) permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances.
  • HB 352 (2024): relative to excused absences due to a student's mental or behavioral health.
  • HB 1598-FN-A (2024): relative to the department of health and human services management of social security payments and veterans benefits for children in foster care.
  • HB 1564-FN (2024): relative to the child support guidelines.
  • HB 1407 (2024): relative to child care staffing ratios. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1405-FN (2024): relative to limiting publication of child care center violations. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1282-FN (2024): relative to the duration of child support.
  • HB 1266-FN (2024): relative to permitting recordings of open family court proceedings by parties.
  • HB 1213-FN (2024): (New Title) relative to immunization requirements for child care agencies.
  • HB 1192-FN (2024): relative to contempt actions in domestic relations matters. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1189 (2024): relative to criteria for reporting child support delinquencies to federal agencies.
  • HB 1111-FN (2024): relative to the penalty for false reports of suspected abuse and neglect made to the division for children, youth, and families.
  • HB 1088 (2024): enabling schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors.
  • HB 1080 (2024): relative to the legislative youth advisory council.
  • HB 108 (2024): relative to the confidentiality of reports made to the division of children, youth, and families and requiring guardians ad litem be appointed in certain instances.
  • HB 1056 (2024): (New Title) relative to child day care licensing. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1013 (2024): relative to amending the definition of temporary alimony. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1006-FN (2024): relative to creating a family access motion for the enforcement of parenting plans.
  • HB 1004 (2024): relative to repealing the judicial conduct commission.
  • HB 1002 (2024): relative to fees for records under the right-to-know law.
  • HB 85 (2023): relative to antenuptial agreements. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 583-FN (2023): relative to the termination of child support.
  • HB 548-FN (2023): relative to the definition of compliance with a legal support order for child support payments.
  • HB 41 (2023): relative to public noticing of meetings for county conventions.
  • HB 126 (2023): relative to choosing the accrual date for child support payments.
  • HB 124 (2023): relative to temporary alimony. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 10-FN (2023): establishing the parental bill of rights.
  • SB 68 (2022): requiring an employer to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees.
  • HB 460 (2022): establishing a committee to study cases involving the determination of parental rights and responsibilities.
  • HB 228 (2022): relative to the calculation of child support in cases with equal or approximately equal parenting time. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 196 (2022): adding trespass as an exception to the charge of criminal threatening.
  • HB 1305 (2022): relative to temporary alimony. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1303 (2022): relative to causes for absolute divorce. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 529-FN (2021): relative to cruelty to a wild animal, fish, or wild bird.
  • HB 495 (2021): relative to restraining orders issued in a parenting case. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 494 (2021): relative to temporary relief and permanent restraining orders issued in a divorce proceeding. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 434 (2021): prohibiting the use of public funds for abortions.
  • HB 195 (2021): adding display of a firearm as an exception to reckless conduct.
  • HB 142 (2021): relative to causes for divorce. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 126 (2021): relative to notice of execution of tax lien to mortgagees.
  • SB 759-FN (2020): relative to employers provision of reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees.
  • SB 699 (2020): relative to the interstate compact on child placement 2009.
  • HB 586-FN (2020): relative to lender-placed insurance on motor vehicles.
  • HB 565-FN (2020): (New Title) establishing a committee to study supervised visitation centers.
  • HB 362 (2020): relative to the calculation of child support in cases with equal or approximately equal parenting time. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 360 (2020): relative to the definition of stepparent. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1689-FN (2020): relative to the minutes in nonpublic session under the right-to-know law.
  • HB 1606-FN (2020): relative to cruelty to a wild animal, fish, or wild bird.
  • HB 1604 (2020): relative to agricultural registration for certain utility vehicles.
  • HB 1439 (2020): relative to notification of zoning determination announcements and to appeals to the zoning board of adjustment.
  • HB 1277-FN-LOCAL (2020): requiring notice to owners of dogs that have failed to license their dog or renew their dog license.
  • HB 1167 (2020): relative to the type of counseling that may be required by the state.
  • HB 1158 (2020): relative to the adoption of bylaws and ordinances by municipalities.
  • HB 555-FN (2019): relative to shaken baby syndrome.
  • HB 472-FN (2019): relative to special number plates for certain veterans. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 451 (2019): relative to term and reimbursement alimony. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 437 (2019): establishing a commission to study parental alienation.
  • HB 361 (2019): relative to property settlement including animals. (prime sponsor)
  • SB 71 (2018): relative to the law governing alimony.
  • HB 521 (2018): revising the alimony statute. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 135 (2018): relative to the submission of evidence prior to hearings in divorce cases.
  • HB 475 (2017): relative to honoring Jessie Doe and Mary L.R. Farnum, the first women elected to the New Hampshire house of representatives.
  • HB 412 (2017): relative to the pre-engineering technology curriculum.
  • HB 206-FN-A (2017): establishing a special marriage officiant license.
  • HB 1581-FN-A (2016): establishing a special marriage officiant license.
  • HB 1281 (2016): relative to divorce petitions and procedures.
  • HB 1280 (2016): relative to grounds for modification of parental rights and responsibilities.
  • HB 1255 (2016): designating May 19 as a Day of Compassion. (prime sponsor)
  • HB 1250 (2016): relative to medical neglect of children.
  • HB 441 (2015): (New Title) permitting the department of health and human services to share information in a termination of parental rights case with a foster parent who intends to adopt the child; and relative to financial affidavits submitted in hearings regarding child support, property settlement, and alimony.
  • HB 440 (2015): establishing private prosecution of criminal proceedings.
  • HB 414-FN (2015): relative to idling by commuter rail locomotives.
  • HB 375 (2015): relative to providing information about effective forms of child discipline to parents.
  • HB 230 (2015): (New Title) relative to the discharge of a mortgage.
  • HB 572 (2014): (New Title) establishing a commission to study public-private partnerships to fund medical care for abused and neglected children.
  • HB 1623-FN (2014): prohibiting a licensed alternative treatment center from advertising therapeutic cannabis.
  • HB 1372-FN-A (2014): (New Title) making an appropriation for the pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner training program.
  • HB 573-FN (2013): (New Title) relative to the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes.
  • HB 571 (2013): establishing a task force to study and make recommendations on the judicial branch family court division.
  • HB 553 (2013): establishing New Hampshire anti-bullying day.
  • HB 521 (2013): establishing a committee to study New Hampshire election laws and procedures.
  • HB 508 (2013): relative to idling by diesel locomotives.
  • HB 486-FN-A (2013): making an appropriation for the purpose of paying residential care providers at the Chase Home for Children.
  • HB 436 (2013): relative to governance of town libraries.
  • HB 352 (2013): relative to sending checklists to the state archives.
  • HB 1372 (2012): requiring prisoners between 17 and 21 years of age to complete the requirements for a high school diploma or a GED certificate prior to release on probation or parole.
  • HB 304 (2011): requiring prisoners between 17 and 25 years of age to complete the requirements for a high school certificate or a GED prior to release on probation or parole.
  • HB 203-FN (2011): relative to mandatory motor vehicle liability insurance.
  • HB 168 (2011): establishing a committee to study the juvenile delinquency and child in need of services statutes.

Recent Votes

  • August 19, 2026: HB2026, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB221, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB232, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB396, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1072, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1097, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1102, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1184, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1267, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1336, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1337, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1358, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1369, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1422, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1442, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB396, Reconsider — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB396, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1491, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1565, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1610, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1643, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1726, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: HB1766, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: SB434, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: SB468, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: SB552, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: SB661, Veto Override — Not Voting/Excused
  • August 19, 2026: Affirm The Report — Not Voting/Excused
  • June 4, 2026: SB481, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2026: HB1588, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2026: HB317, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2026: HB1062, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2026: HB1279, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2026: HB155, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2026: HB1300, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2026: HB609, Table — Nay
  • June 4, 2026: HB1374, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • June 4, 2026: HB1376, Adopt CofC Report — Yea
  • May 21, 2026: HB1610, Concur — Yea
  • May 21, 2026: HB1358, Concur — Yea
  • May 21, 2026: HB1792, Concur — Yea
  • May 21, 2026: HB1336, Concur — Yea
  • May 21, 2026: HB1681, Concur — Yea
  • May 21, 2026: HB232, Concur — Yea
  • May 21, 2026: HB1442, Concur — Yea
  • May 21, 2026: Affirm The Report — Yea
  • May 21, 2026: Remove From Table — Nay
  • May 14, 2026: SB409, Adopt Floor Amendment — Nay
  • May 14, 2026: SB430, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB434, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB498, Reconsider — Not Voting/Not Excused
  • May 14, 2026: SB574, Adopt Amendment — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB574, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: CACR12, Adopt Amendment — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: CACR12, Adopt Floor Amendment — Nay
  • May 14, 2026: CACR12, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB223, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB504, Adopt Floor Amendment — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB504, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB552, OTP — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB408, Adopt Floor Amendment — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB557, Adopt Floor Amendment — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB88, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB508, OTP — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: Table — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB643, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB653, Adopt Amendment — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB653, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB627, Interim Study — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB567, Adopt Floor Amendment — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB567, Table — Nay
  • May 14, 2026: SB567, OTPA — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB625, ITL — Nay
  • May 14, 2026: SB625, Adopt Floor Amendment — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB625, Adopt Floor Amendment — Yea
  • May 14, 2026: SB625, OTPA — Yea
  • May 7, 2026: HB564, Concur — Yea
  • May 7, 2026: SB669, Interim Study — Yea
  • May 7, 2026: SB481, OTPA — Yea
  • May 7, 2026: SB603, ITL — Yea
  • May 7, 2026: SB501, Table — Yea
  • May 7, 2026: SB520, Table — Yea
  • April 23, 2026: SB482, OTP — Nay
  • April 23, 2026: CACR11, OTP — Yea
  • April 23, 2026: SB460, Adopt Amendment — Yea
  • April 23, 2026: SB460, Table — Nay
  • April 23, 2026: SB586, Adopt Floor Amendment — Nay
  • April 23, 2026: SB101, Adopt Amendment — Yea
  • April 23, 2026: SB101, Adopt Amendment — Nay
  • April 23, 2026: SB101, OTPA — Nay
  • April 23, 2026: SB543, ITL — Yea
  • April 23, 2026: SB545, ITL — Yea
  • April 23, 2026: SB449, ITL — Yea
  • April 23, 2026: SB559, ITL — Yea
  • April 9, 2026: HB349, Veto Override — Nay
  • April 9, 2026: HB451, Veto Override — Nay
  • April 9, 2026: HB1689, Concur — Yea
  • April 9, 2026: SB620, OTPA — Yea
  • April 9, 2026: Shall Member Continue — Nay
  • April 9, 2026: Shall Member Continue — Nay

And 4,127 earlier votes.

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