¶ The Stakes
If Roe is overturned, Republicans' assault on abortion rights in New Hampshire will continue without a crucial obstacle to their onslaught. New Hampshire is the only state in New England where the right to abortion is not guaranteed by law. Governor Chris Sununu, a self-proclaimed pro-choice Republican, enacted the state’s first modern abortion ban which came into effect in January. The law bans abortions after 24 weeks with no exceptions for rape or incest, and it requires patients to undergo an ultrasound before receiving an abortion. [CBS Boston, 5/3/22]
- Republicans in the state legislature have blocked two bills that would enshrine abortion rights into law. Republicans in the Legislature have "halted the two bills, Senate Bill 436 and House Bill 1674, and a proposed constitutional amendment that would have prevented the state from restricting access to abortion in New Hampshire.” [New Hampshire Bulletin, 5/3/22]
Kelly Ayotte
Chuck Morse
Chris Sununu
Don Bolduc
Kevin Smith
Bruce Fenton
Vikram Mansharamani