This bill establishes a new chapter in New Hampshire law, specifically Chapter 132-B, which guarantees individuals the right to terminate their pregnancy prior to 24 weeks gestation. The legislation emphasizes that the state shall not infringe upon this right, reinforcing the importance of access to abortion as a critical component of comprehensive reproductive health care. The bill also references the historical context of abortion laws in New Hampshire, noting the repeal of a 1955 abortion ban in 1997 to ensure access to essential abortion care.

The bill includes a statement of findings that highlights the significance of abortion access for individuals' family and life decisions, and it reflects a broader national conversation about the regulation of abortion being left to the states. The new legal language inserted into the law explicitly states that "an individual’s right to terminate their own pregnancy shall not be infringed upon in this state," while there are no deletions from current law mentioned in the text provided. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.