New Hampshire bill seeks to cut abortion providers from casino charity funds
A new bill in New Hampshire could block abortion service providers from receiving funds through the state's charitable casino industry. House Bill 1338, introduced in the 2026 legislative session, seeks to redefine which organisations qualify as 'charitable' under gaming laws. The proposal has sparked debate over political influence in charitable funding.
Under current law, New Hampshire's casinos allocate 35% of their daily net revenue to designated nonprofits. Until now, abortion providers—including the Lakes Region Pregnancy Care Center—have been eligible for these funds. The new legislation aims to exclude them by amending the definition of a charitable organisation.
Representative John Sellers, a sponsor of the bill, argues that abortion services do not qualify as charitable work. He believes state-backed gaming funds should not support such providers. Opponents, however, see the move as politically motivated.
Jinelle Hobson of the Equality Health Center warned that the bill sets a troubling precedent. She argued that it unfairly targets specific groups while restricting access to existing funding streams. New Hampshire currently permits abortions up to 24 weeks, with exceptions, and requires parental consent for minors.
Public records do not specify how many abortion service providers received casino funding in recent years. But the proposed change would mark a clear shift in how charitable gaming revenues are distributed.
If passed, the bill would prevent abortion providers from accessing casino-derived charitable funds. The amendment would also redefine which organisations qualify for state-backed support. Lawmakers will now debate whether the exclusion aligns with New Hampshire's existing charitable gaming policies.
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