After Ayotte Veto Threat, House Tables Bill Targeting NH Domestic Violence Coalition

Amanda Grady Sexton, director of public affairs for the Coalition, thanked Ayotte and the other lawmakers who stopped Read’s attack.
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“We’re relieved that HB 1675 has been tabled and effectively defeated. This bill began as a vendetta driven by conspiracy theories and was originally designed to defund the Coalition, silence victims of crime, and punish the advocates who support them,” Grady Sexton said. “The amendment offered by Rep. [Erica] Layon did nothing to fix the fundamental problem. We are grateful that lawmakers ultimately chose to protect victims’ right to confidential services rather than advance personal disputes fueled by misinformation. We also appreciate that Gov. Kelly Ayotte made clear in advance that she would veto this harmful bill, reinforcing that New Hampshire will not compromise the safety and privacy of victims.”

NHJournal
March 11, 2026

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