This resolution recognizes abortion as a vital aspect of comprehensive reproductive health care, emphasizing the importance of access to abortion for individuals to make informed decisions about their families and lives. It references the historical context of abortion legislation in New Hampshire, noting the bipartisan repeal of a 1955 abortion ban in 1997 to ensure access to essential abortion care. The resolution also acknowledges the current political climate, particularly President Trump's stance on state regulation of abortion.

The resolution asserts that an individual's right to terminate their pregnancy prior to 24 weeks gestation shall not be denied or infringed upon in New Hampshire. It does not include any new legal language or deletions from current law but serves as a formal recognition of the importance of abortion access within the state's reproductive health care framework. Additionally, it mandates that copies of the resolution be sent to key political figures, including the President of the United States Senate and members of New Hampshire's congressional delegation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 169-C:10
As Amended by the House: 169-C:10, 170-G:21