What HB 1675 Actually Does

HB 1675 is a living bill introduced in the New Hampshire Legislature in 2026 that would:

1. Create a Legislative Commission

It establishes a commission made up of six members of the NH House of Representatives and one Senator to systematically investigate the New Hampshire Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (NHCADSV).

2. Require Annual Audits

The bill directs that any year in which the coalition receives state funds or grants, it must submit to an annual audit by the legislative budget assistant.

3. Limit Funding to Certain Activities

It directs the Executive Council to approve only those state funding or grants to the coalition that materially benefit survivors of sexual and domestic assault (e.g., shelter, food, medicine).

4. Remove the Coalition From State Commissions

It repeals the coalition’s membership on several state commissions and councils, altering how it participates in policy discussions.

What the Commission Can Investigate

The bill text gives the investigative commission a very broad scope, including whether the coalition (and its employees):

  • Acted in ways inconsistent with its nonprofit status or with IRS 501(c)(3) rules, including lobbying and electioneering.

  • Engaged in “undue influence” over public officials or circumvented lobbying restrictions.

  • Misused federal grant funds under acts such as the Violence Against Women Act or Victims of Crime Act.

  • Unlawfully discriminated against male victims or otherwise operated outside its mission.

  • Improperly influenced access to court proceedings or confidentiality.

  • Operated conflicts of interest involving government agencies.

This list defines the commission’s charter, not findings of fact — it says what the commission may explore.

✔ It does not allege guilt of any person or organization.
✔ It does not declare wrongdoing.
✔ It establishes a process for investigation, reporting, and oversight.
✔ It does not mandate prosecutions or legal penalities itself.

The final report is due to the Legislature and Governor by November 1, 2027.