This bill establishes a commission to investigate the New Hampshire Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, which will include six members from the House of Representatives and one member from the Senate. The commission is tasked with examining various allegations against the coalition, including potential violations of state and federal laws, lobbying discrepancies, and issues related to discrimination and conflicts of interest. The commission is authorized to compel testimony and produce documents as necessary for its investigation and must report its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2027.

Additionally, the bill mandates annual audits of the coalition by the office of the legislative budget assistant to ensure compliance with funding terms and stipulates that state funding will only be approved for services that materially benefit survivors of sexual and domestic assault. The bill also removes the coalition's membership from several state commissions and councils, effectively eliminating its influence in those areas. The legal language that is deleted includes references to the coalition's membership on various state councils, while new provisions are inserted to establish the commission and outline its powers and responsibilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 188-H:5
HB1675 text: 188-H:5