Suzanne M. Prentiss
Democratic · NH · New Hampshire State Senator, District 5
West Lebanon paramedic and EMS executive director in her third New Hampshire Senate term, serving on the Education, Health and Human Services, and Transportation committees; former Lebanon mayor and city councilor.
Where Suzanne M. Prentiss stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (12 records), Environment and Public Health (5 records), Labor Rights (4 records),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (2 records)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 12 support
As a prime sponsor, Suzanne Prentiss introduced SB453 authorizing advanced practice registered nurses and physician associates to make certain certifications; the Senate docket records enrolled adoption on 2026-06-04.
June 4, 2026Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
Sponsored SB 245, banning surprise ambulance bills and regulating ground ambulance payments. It was signed into law on 2025-07-31.
July 31, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Sponsored SB 252, setting rules for providing some medical care by telemedicine. It was signed into law on 2025-06-24.
June 24, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Voted no on SB 134, adding work requirements to the state Medicaid program. The Senate approved it 15-8.
March 20, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Co-wrote a Union Leader op-ed with Claremont Mayor Dale Girard warning that New Hampshire ambulance services were in crisis.
February 6, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: unionleader.com · researched September 12, 2026
Sponsored SB 409, raising Medicaid payments for ambulance services and funding recreation for people with developmental disabilities. It was signed into law on 2024-08-23.
August 23, 2024Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Sponsored SB 455, setting Medicaid payment rates for prosthetic and orthotic devices. It was signed into law on 2024-08-02.
August 2, 2024Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Sponsored SB 556, barring health insurers from paying advanced practice nurses less based only on their license type. It was signed into law on 2024-07-26.
July 26, 2024Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Sponsored SB 407, creating a cost reporting program for ground ambulance services and a study of what that service costs. It was signed into law on 2024-07-19.
July 19, 2024Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Sponsored SB 557, barring drug makers from penalizing providers that take part in the federal 340B discount drug program. It was signed into law on 2024-07-03.
July 3, 2024Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Sponsored SB 177, requiring health insurance to cover prosthetics for children under 19. It was signed into law on 2024-07-03.
July 3, 2024Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Sponsored SB 408, directing the state health department to adjust facility fee payments for freestanding birthing centers. It was signed into law on 2022-08-15.
August 15, 2022Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 5 support
As a prime sponsor, Suzanne Prentiss introduced SB453 authorizing advanced practice registered nurses and physician associates to make certain certifications; the Senate docket records enrolled adoption on 2026-06-04.
June 4, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
As a prime sponsor, Suzanne Prentiss introduced SB182 to revise the maternal mortality review panel; the Senate docket records enrolled adoption on 2026-03-26.
March 26, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
As a prime sponsor, Suzanne Prentiss introduced SB189 concerning fetal death records; the Senate docket records enrolled adoption on 2026-01-07.
January 7, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
Sponsored SB 419, creating a commission to study delivering public health services through regional public health networks. It was signed into law on 2022-06-24.
June 24, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Voted against killing SB 115, which set state greenhouse gas reduction goals and a climate action plan. The Senate killed it 14-10.
March 11, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 4 support
Sponsored SB 172, banning some contract terms from being enforced against advanced practice registered nurses. It was signed into law on 2025-06-24.
June 24, 2025Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Voted to override the governor's veto of her own bill SB 193, which required good-faith bargaining. The override failed 9-14.
October 26, 2023Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Sponsored SB 193, requiring collective bargaining units to negotiate in good faith. The governor vetoed it on 2023-08-04.
August 4, 2023Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Voted no on SB 61, a right-to-work bill banning union contracts that require workers to join a union. The Senate approved it 13-11.
February 11, 2021Supports Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 oppose
As a prime sponsor, Suzanne Prentiss introduced SB429 concerning trauma kits in public schools, an appropriation, and student-media recordings; the Senate docket records enrolled adoption on 2026-06-04.
June 4, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
Sponsored SB 409, raising Medicaid payments for ambulance services and funding recreation for people with developmental disabilities. It was signed into law on 2024-08-23.
August 23, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 3 support
As a prime sponsor, Suzanne Prentiss introduced SB429 concerning trauma kits in public schools, an appropriation, and student-media recordings; the Senate docket records enrolled adoption on 2026-06-04.
June 4, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
As a prime sponsor, Suzanne Prentiss introduced SB421 concerning the trauma medical review committee, related study committees, and an emergency-medical-services appointment; the Senate docket records enrolled adoption on 2026-05-14.
May 14, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
Sponsored SB 202, requiring Alzheimer's and dementia training for first responders. It was signed into law on 2025-07-15.
July 15, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 3 support
Was appointed to the new Developmental Services Oversight Commission, set up after reports of abuse in state disability care.
September 3, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: newhampshirebulletin.com · researched September 12, 2026
Voted no on SB 134, adding work requirements to the state Medicaid program. The Senate approved it 15-8.
March 20, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Sponsored SB 409, raising Medicaid payments for ambulance services and funding recreation for people with developmental disabilities. It was signed into law on 2024-08-23.
August 23, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
As a prime sponsor, Suzanne Prentiss introduced SB429 concerning trauma kits in public schools, an appropriation, and student-media recordings; the Senate docket records enrolled adoption on 2026-06-04.
June 4, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 2 support
Voted no on HB 551, which repealed the state license to sell pistols and revolvers. The Senate approved it 16-8.
May 8, 2025Supports Gun Control
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Voted against killing SB 571, which required background checks for commercial gun sales. The Senate killed it 14-9.
February 15, 2024Supports Gun Control
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 2 support
Voted against killing CACR 24, a constitutional amendment protecting the right to make reproductive decisions. The Senate killed it 14-9.
February 15, 2024Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Voted no on HB 1625, which repealed buffer zones outside reproductive health clinics. The Senate approved it 12-11.
May 5, 2022Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 1 support
Suzanne Prentiss co-sponsored SB219, which would have required the secretary of state to enter a membership agreement with the Electronic Registration Information Center; the Senate voted to find the bill inexpedient to legislate on 2025-03-06.
March 6, 2025Supports Election Integrity
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
Track record — Data Privacy
Data Privacy · 1 support
Sponsored SB 240, setting conditions for genetic testing. It was signed into law on 2023-08-04.
August 4, 2023Supports Data Privacy
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 2 support
Voted no on HB 1442, which limited some facilities by sex and redefined "gender identity" in state law. The Senate approved it 15-8.
April 16, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
As Lebanon mayor, spoke for a council resolution calling for stronger protections for transgender residents. The council approved it unanimously.
April 5, 2017Supports Civil Rights
Source: vnews.com · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 2 support
Sponsored SB 245, banning surprise ambulance bills and regulating ground ambulance payments. It was signed into law on 2025-07-31.
July 31, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Sponsored SB 557, barring drug makers from penalizing providers that take part in the federal 340B discount drug program. It was signed into law on 2024-07-03.
July 3, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — General
General · 14 records
Voted no on CACR 12, a constitutional amendment requiring a supermajority to pass broad-based taxes. The Senate approved it 16-8.
February 19, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Was removed as chair of the Education Freedom Account oversight committee by its Republican majority on Dec. 31, 2025, two weeks after being named chair.
December 31, 2025
Source: vnews.com · researched September 12, 2026
Sponsored SB 143 on the impaired driver care program and recovery homes. It was signed into law on 2025-07-15.
July 15, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Voted no on the final state budget for 2026 and 2027 (HB 1). The Senate adopted it 16-8.
June 26, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Sponsored SB 278, letting convictions from other states count as grounds to end parental rights. It was signed into law on 2025-06-10.
June 10, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Voted no on SB 287, requiring absentee ballot applicants to send a copy of photo ID. The Senate approved it 16-8.
March 27, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Voted no on SB 295, expanding eligibility for education freedom accounts, a school choice program. The Senate approved it 16-8.
March 27, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Voted no on SB 62, letting local police join a federal immigration enforcement program. The Senate approved it 15-8.
January 30, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Sponsored SB 527 on student housing. It was signed into law on 2024-07-19.
July 19, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Voted yes on HB 1633, legalizing and regulating cannabis for adults. The Senate approved it 14-10.
May 23, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Voted no on the final version of HB 1431, a parental bill of rights for schools. The Senate adopted it 14-10.
May 26, 2022
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Voted no on SB 240, the Republican-drawn map of state Senate districts. The Senate approved it 14-10.
February 16, 2022
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 12, 2026
As Lebanon mayor, voted to put a keno question on the city ballot. The council rejected the idea 5-4.
February 6, 2019
Source: vnews.com · researched September 12, 2026
Was elected mayor of Lebanon by a unanimous City Council vote on March 29, 2017, after two years as assistant mayor.
March 29, 2017
Source: vnews.com · researched September 12, 2026
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- State Senator · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 5; New Hampshire · incumbent
Profile last researched September 11, 2026.