Absolutely not. This state lives free or dies. How dare anyone considers this a win for NH.
HB1702
House · 2026 sessionRepublicanDied in HouseAbortion pill reversal notice requirement
AIRequires medical facilities and pharmacies dispensing mifepristone or other chemical abortion drugs to post a notice about potential abortion pill reversal, sets signage requirements by facility type, and creates felony and civil penalties for noncompliance.
relative to notice requirements and enforcement for pharmacies dispensing medications intended to induce chemical abortions.
Status
Committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate; died at adjournment · February 27, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Division of testimony
1,013 submissionsArgument digest · AI-generated
from 230 of 230 written submissionsHB1702 would impose notice and enforcement requirements on pharmacies and health care facilities dispensing medications used for chemical abortion, including mandated signage referencing 'abortion reversal' and penalties for noncompliance. Every submission shown in this sample opposes the bill; opponents argue the required signage is medically inaccurate and unsupported by science, that it inserts government and religious ideology into the doctor-patient relationship, and that its criminal penalties will chill medical care, while also framing it as an infringement on women's bodily autonomy.
- "Abortion reversal" claim is not supported by scienceOppose60 of 230 reviewed
Opponents, including many physicians, argue that the mandated messaging about mifepristone 'reversal' is medically inaccurate and contradicted by major medical organizations and clinical studies, some of which found the protocol unsafe.
“The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that so called “medication abortion reversal” is not supported by science and does not meet clinical standards.”
— Alicia McCarthy, Nashua · #623109 — read full submission →
“Claims regarding abortion “reversal” treatment are not based on science and do not meet clinical standards. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) ranks its recommendations on the strength of the medical evidence”
— Julia Mead, Concord · #622773 — read full submission →
- Bill inserts government into the doctor-patient relationshipOppose36 of 230 reviewed
Opponents argue the state should not compel specific medical messaging or otherwise interfere in decisions that should be made between a patient and their health care provider.
“I believe that the government should not interfere in the private and trusted relationship between a doctor and a patient. By mandating that private health centers and pharmacies post specific, government-scripted language, this bill represents an overreach of legislative power into the practice of medicine.”
— Andrew Wood, Raymond · #613609 — read full submission →
“it is yet another attempt by the NH House of Representatives to impose the government into medical care, under the guise of patient safety and informed consent.”
— Meredith MacMartin, Grantham · #621606 — read full submission →
- Bill would infringe on women's bodily autonomyOppose22 of 230 reviewed
Opponents frame the bill as part of a broader effort to control women's reproductive choices and bodies, arguing decisions about pregnancy and abortion should rest with the individual, not the state.
- Criminal penalties would chill medical careOppose19 of 230 reviewed
Opponents object that the bill makes noncompliance a felony carrying prison time and fines, arguing such disproportionate penalties will frighten providers and pharmacists away from offering care.
- Bill would mandate referral to an anti-abortion hotlineOppose17 of 230 reviewed
Opponents object to a provision directing patients to a hotline run by an anti-abortion organization, arguing it exposes patients to biased, non-medical sources and risks their private health information.
“This main impact of this bill would be mandating pro-life signage in a number of places where the vast majority of customers are not seeking related care.”
— Allison Cline, Wolfeboro · #622031 — read full submission →
“Mandating referrals to anti-abortion organizations has no place in New Hampshire’s healthcare system.”
— Alissa Champigny, Kingston · #613313 — read full submission →
- Legislature should focus on other prioritiesOppose15 of 230 reviewed
Some opponents argue lawmakers should instead address issues such as health care affordability, housing costs, or the foster care system rather than mandate abortion-related signage.
- Bill imposes religious viewpoints on medical careOppose15 of 230 reviewed
Opponents argue the bill amounts to imposing a particular religious viewpoint on health care decisions, with some framing it as a violation of the separation of church and state or of First Amendment religious freedom.
“Religious propaganda should NOT be mandated by our government, at any level. Heartbeat International openly states prejudice against federally protected classes.”
— Jennifer Hawthorne, Strafford · #621094 — read full submission →
“I oppose this legislation, it is in direct violation of the 1st amendment of the US Constitution which guarantees freedom of and from religion.”
— Sarah Lamoureux, Lancaster · #612622 — read full submission →
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I oppose the idea of the proposed requirements for institutions that dispense abortion medications. My understanding of the information suggested to be posted is that it is of dubious accuracy or medical value. Furthermore this would seem to violate those facilities' first amendment rights to not have compelled speech forced upon them by the government. Forcing individuals into contact with anti-abortion rhetoric inserts the government into the decision making process between patients and doctors, where they have no business being.
Keep your nose out of a woman's right to choose, a decision that is between her and her doctor.
Keep identity politics out of health care. Our medical practitioners who provide up to date science backed care should not be criminally prosecuted for doing their jobs correctly. People will be harmed and possibly die if this bill is passed
The decision to pursue any medical treatments should be between a patient and their doctor, NEVER the government.
I ask that you please OPPOSE this bill.
please *oppose
I ask that you please *oppose* this bill. I want everyone in my state to have access to accurate information regarding their health, and I want medical professionals to be able to do their jobs in peace. For those whose party affiliation stands for less government interference, I hope that you act in accordance with that and **oppose* this bill. Thank you.
Full and complete medical informed consent already covers this and it is poor to single out medications or procedures believing that they are somehow not already subject to the existing ethical and legal codes.
This is another way to force women to have unwanted pregnancies. No!
Please do not pass this bill. This is a woman’s choice and the government should not be involved in women’s choices.
This is a violation of our personal freedoms at the most fundamental level. Politicians should not be interfering with personal medical decisions.
abortions are part of health care options for women and a civil right. Denying women access to abortions is equivalent to death in some cases. We cannot find Women's health providers in the state if we are denying those providers the right to decode what is best for their patient.
I strongly oppose this bill. The government needs to stop exercising control over women’s bodies. Pregnancy and how to deal with it is a personal decision not to be made by some man in government.
Are you piss flaps out of your minds
This is a direct infringement on a woman’s right to choose. Our bodies dont need to be legislated and providers/pharmacists are not villains.
FFS
This is 2026. The world has moved on from the dark ages
I oppose this bill deeply. Abortion is the only medical procedure we vote on. It is ridiculous. A doctor and pharmacist are just doing their jobs also. Since when did my doctor have to agree with me on everything in order to complete my care? This bill is harmful and inhumane.
Testimony in Opposition to HB 1702 (2026) – Relative to notice requirements for pharmacies dispensing chemical abortion drugs As a New Hampshire resident, I respectfully urge the committee to oppose HB 1702. This bill mandates that medical facilities and pharmacies post a state-scripted sign claiming that medication abortion using mifepristone “may be possible to reverse” and directs patients to a specific hotline organization. This is government-compelled speech in a clinical setting, substituting politics for individualized medical counseling. Major medical experts have stated that so-called “medication abortion reversal” is not supported by scientific evidence and does not meet clinical standards; patients deserve accurate, evidence-based information not messaging the state requires providers to display. ? HB 1702 also imposes extreme penalties, including making “knowing” violations a class B felony, and creates broad civil liability for alleged injuries. These provisions will predictably chill pharmacists and providers, increase legal risk and costs, and reduce access to time-sensitive, FDA-regulated care; especially in communities with fewer providers. New Hampshire should support informed consent by ensuring patients receive counseling grounded in accepted medical evidence, not by requiring signage that elevates disputed claims and threatens clinicians and pharmacies with felony prosecution. For these reasons, I ask you to vote Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 1702.
We should be giving people more rights with regards to reproductive Healthcare not threatening providers with felony charges
Poor people need to have good and sufficient food.
Oppose
Government should not dictate who gets medical care, including reproductive care. The only people who should be involved are the patient and their provider.
This is a violation of our rights as citizens. Stay out oof women's health choices.