Melissa A. Litchfield
Serving as: NH House Rockingham County District 32
These objective, nonpartisan measures are used to show this legislator's activities at the Statehouse in 2025. The measures are not intended to present a ranking or rating of any kind. Average is that of all state elected officials in this chamber. Gov. Ayotte is still in the process of signing and vetoing 2025 bills, so the number of prime sponsored bills that became law may increase.
Session days attended
Party unity score/partisanship
Participated in official roll call votes
Bills sponsored (as prime sponsor)
Prime sponsored bills that became law
Voting Record
HB 1 (2025)
State budget bill. The governor presented her proposal for the next state budget February 13. Click here to read a summary of the budget process.
HB 10 (2025)
Establishes a Parental Bill of Rights. The bill requires schools to adopt a policy to promote parental involvement in the public school system. The bill also establishes a right to sue schools that violate the law.
The final version of this bill requires schools to respond to parental inquiries "regarding any and all matters related to their minor child," within ten days.
The final Senate version of this bill also does not require parents to give written consent to any medical procedure or treatment; that provision was removed after much debate.
HB 148 (2025)
Adds an exception to state anti-discrimination laws for bathrooms, locker rooms, sports, prisons, hospitals, and treatment centers to classify individuals based on biological sex.
HB 198 (2025)
Removes the legal penalties for possessing and using marijuana and cannabis-infused products for those over age twenty-one. This bill does not include any mechanism for legal sales or taxation.
HB 238 (2025)
Right-to-work bill that prohibits collective bargaining agreements that require employees to join or contribute to a labor union.
HB 282 (2025)
Increases the maximum compensation for first responders' critical injury benefits from $500,000 to $1,000,000.
HB 324 (2025)
Prohibits K-12 schools from making "any material that is harmful to minors" available to students. The bill defines this material to include various content related to sex. This bill also requires school boards to adopt complaint resolution policies to address complaints regarding harmful material by parents or guardians.
HB 357 (2025)
Removes the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services to require vaccinations beyond those in state law. This bill specifically notes that the requirements for chickenpox, Hepatitis B, and Hib vaccinations will expire in 2026.
The House added the text of this bill to SB 60.
HB 377 (2025)
Makes it a felony to provide hormone treatments and puberty blockers to a minor unless a minor is "born with a medically verifiable disorder of sex development."
The Senate amended the bill to allow doctors to continue hormone treatments and puberty blockers started prior to January 1, 2026.
The Senate amended the bill to also recognize Children's Environmental Health Day, similar to SB 184.
A conference committee of representatives and senators agreed to those Senate amendments.
HB 53 (2025)
Allows qualifying medical marijuana patients and caregivers to grow marijuana at home. There would be limits on the size of the growing operation.
The House added the text of this bill to SB 118.
HB 56 (2025)
Requires sales and transfers of firearms to take place through licensed dealers. Those dealers are required to perform background checks. This bill also establishes a 3-day waiting period for firearm transfers. The bill includes some exceptions, such as transfers between immediate family members.
HB 60 (2025)
After six months of renting, this bill adds the expiration of the term of the lease or tenancy as grounds for an eviction.
The Senate amended the bill so that it will only take effect if there is a 4% vacancy rate in the state. The amended bill also increases in the minimum lease term to twelve months before eviction.
A conference committee of representatives and senators agreed on a final version of the bill. Landlords could evict without cause after twelve months, and the law would take effect regardless of the vacancy rate.
HB 649 (2025)
Removes the requirement for physical safety inspections and on-board diagnostic tests for passenger vehicles and eliminates funding for the Motor Vehicle Air Pollution Abatement Fund.
SB 14 (2025)
Sets a mandatory minimum sentence for supplying fentanyl. The minimum starts at three years and six months and goes up for higher quantities.
The House amended the bill to also increase penalties for dealing fentanyl to a person who overdoses and dies, similar to SB 15. The amendment also decreases the penalty for possessing 3/4 of an ounce or less of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to a misdemeanor.
SB 228 (2025)
Modifies the scope and capacity limits of community solar projects. Generally speaking, this bill increases the size of projects that can participate in net energy metering. The bill also allows nonprofit educational institutions and public housing authorities to operate as “municipal hosts” for net metering.
The Senate added some of this bill to HB 710.
SB 284 (2025)
Limits zoning laws to require no more than one parking spaces per residential unit, with exceptions for certain workforce housing and multi-family developments.
The House amended the bill to remove those exceptions.
SB 287 (2025)
If an absentee voter asks for a ballot to be mailed to an address other than the address shown on the voter checklist, this bill adds additional verification requirements. In particular, the voter must show a copy of their photo ID to the clerk or include a notarized signature on their absentee ballot application. If an absentee voter does not complete either step, "his or her signature on the application for an absentee ballot shall be compared to his or her signature on the absentee ballot affidavit on election day in the same manner as other voters."
SB 295 (2025)
Removes the household income limit to participate in the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program.
The Senate amended the bill, adding a 10,000 enrollment cap for the EFA program. If there are 9,000 EFA applicants in a year, the enrollment cap would increase by 25%.
SB 62 (2025)
Prohibits state and local government from blocking law enforcement participation in a federal 287(g) program. That program allows local law enforcement to perform some immigration enforcement duties.
The House amended the bill to add the text of SB 71, which prohibits state and local governments from adopting "sanctuary policies," which prohibit or impede law enforcement cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
Declined to complete our 2024 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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Voting Record, 2022
Voted to keep Education Freedom Account program (HB 1683)
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
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Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024
"Over 70% of NH voters support some type of abortion, as a public servant I must respect the will of the voters.
"Kelly Ayotte has stated that she will support the current law and veto any changes. Joyce Craig is looking to expand elective abortion up through nine months.
"I will support the current law that is in place today."
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Candidate's Website, 2020
"I will fight against a Sales or Income Tax in NH"Against| Read My Position
Candidate's Website, 2020
"I will fight against a Sales or Income Tax in NH"For| Read My Position
Other, 2022
On the Granite State Taxpayers survey, Litchfield answered "Yes" to the question, "Will you support reducing business taxes and regulations to encourage economic development and business retention?"
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Other, 2024
On the 2024 Granite State Taxpayers Survey, Litchfield indicated support for the statement, "I will oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes."
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Voting Record, 2022
Rep. Litchfield voted against HB 106, which would have established a commission to determine the financial cost of climate damage to New Hampshire and methods of recouping such costs. Rep. Litchfield also voted in favor of HCR 1, a resolution that calls for policymakers to fully consider all relevant information and factors pertaining to climate change as climate policy is developed. That resolution specifically called out "climate alarmism."
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Voting Record, 2022
Voted to create a conditional "affidavit ballot" for voters registering on Election Day without ID (SB 418)
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Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024
"Here in NH, we need to take a collective approach when tackling the housing crisis. We need to work together to build a future where every Granite Stater can afford to live, work, and thrive. It maddens me to see folks that have lived here for generations forced out of their homes due to unsustainable tax increases and the cost of living. It equally saddens me to see the next generation unable to live and raise a family in their original hometown due to staggering costs.
"Let’s take a look at the historical data, and see what has led us to this point. For example, we had an influx of new homeowners moving here from out of state during Covid. All the while, enduring a shortage of workforce and supplies. This in part, has led to a shortage of homes. Solving this housing crisis requires input from all sides. I will work with state and local officials, business leaders, and the private sector to find real solutions. Let’s streamline the state permitting process to speed up construction, and cut unnecessary regulations that slow down housing development. Let’s tackle burdensome regulations that hold New Hampshire back. We must continue to respect local decision making while partnering with communities. It is also crucial that we make sure the lower income housing is going to legal residents."
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Other, 2024
On the 2024 Granite State Taxpayers Survey, Litchfield indicated support for the statement, "Will you support actions that decrease electricity rates, and oppose any actions that will increase them, including expanded alternative energy mandates?"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
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Voting Record, 2025
Voted to keep legal penalties for possessing and using marijuana (HB 198)
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
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Voting Record, 2022
Voted against a bill to legalize marijuana with the Liquor Commission regulating sales (HB 1598)
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?
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Voting Record, 2021
Litchfield voted in favor of HB 625, a 2021 bill to prohibit abortion after 24 weeks gestation, unless there is a medical emergency. The bill did not include exceptions for rape or incest.
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Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024
"We absolutely need to address immigration and border security. In order to stop the increasing flow of heroin and fentanyl into New Hampshire, which are killing Granite Staters, we must secure our borders. New Hampshire’s Border Patrol units in the North Country are severely understaffed. I support enforcing immigration laws throughout our state and providing additional resources for northern law enforcement to aid in immigration enforcement. I also support blocking any attempt to give driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants and enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for sanctuary cities in New Hampshire."
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Candidate's Facebook Page, 2020
"I do not want to see anyone take your guns away. I am passionate about our right to keep and bear arms. I truly believe the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun."
