Regina Birdsell
Republican · NH · New Hampshire State Senator, District 19
Hampstead tech recruiter and Coast Guard veteran who has served in the New Hampshire Senate since 2014 and chairs Health and Human Services; she previously served two terms in the state House.
Where Regina Birdsell stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records)
Opposes
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (1 record), Reduce Wealth Gap (1 record),
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 oppose
Voted yes on SB 134, adding work requirements to the state Medicaid program. The Senate approved it 15-8.
March 20, 2025Opposes Healthcare Affordability
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Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 oppose
Voted to kill SB 115, which set state greenhouse gas reduction goals and a climate action plan. The Senate killed it 14-10.
March 11, 2021Opposes Environment and Public Health
Source: gc.nh.gov
Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap
Reduce Wealth Gap · 1 oppose
Voted against overriding the governor's veto of SB 10, which raised the state minimum wage. The override failed 14-10.
September 19, 2019Opposes Reduce Wealth Gap
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Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 4 oppose
Voted yes 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, 2021Opposes Labor Rights
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Voted against overriding the governor's veto of SB 10, which raised the state minimum wage. The override failed 14-10.
September 19, 2019Opposes Labor Rights
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Voted against overriding the governor's veto of SB 1, a paid family and medical leave program. The override failed 14-10.
September 19, 2019Opposes Labor Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted yes on SB 11, a right-to-work bill banning union contracts that require workers to pay fees. The Senate approved it 12-11.
January 19, 2017Opposes Labor Rights
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Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Prime-sponsored New Hampshire SB 499, which became Chapter 135 and changed the membership, duties, and reporting requirements of the traffic safety commission.
June 12, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: gc.nh.gov
Also on this bill
- June 12, 2026 · Was the prime sponsor of SB 499, relative to the membership, duties, and reporting requirements of the traffic safety commission. It was signed into law on 2026-06-12. (General)
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Prime-sponsored New Hampshire SB 423, which became Chapter 247 and reestablished a commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder among first responders.
July 2, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: gc.nh.gov
Also on this bill
- July 2, 2026 · Was the prime sponsor of SB 423, reestablishing the commission to study the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder in first responders. It was signed into law on 2026-07-02. Also did the same on May 31, 2024. (General)
Prime-sponsored New Hampshire SB 49, which became Chapter 6 and established offenses and penalties for unlawful operation or use of small unmanned aircraft systems.
March 20, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: gc.nh.gov
Also on this bill
- March 20, 2026 · Was the prime sponsor of SB 49, relative to the unlawful operation or use of unmanned aircraft systems. It was signed into law on 2026-03-20. (General)
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 oppose
Voted yes on SB 134, adding work requirements to the state Medicaid program. The Senate approved it 15-8.
March 20, 2025Opposes Social Programs and Welfare
Source: gc.nh.gov
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 3 oppose
Voted yes on HB 551, which repealed the state license to sell pistols and revolvers. The Senate approved it 16-8.
May 8, 2025Opposes Gun Control
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Voted to kill SB 571, which required background checks for commercial gun sales. The Senate killed it 14-9.
February 15, 2024Opposes Gun Control
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted yes on SB 116, ending the license requirement to carry a concealed handgun. The Senate approved it 14-9.
February 12, 2015Opposes Gun Control
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Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 3 oppose
Voted to kill CACR 24, a constitutional amendment protecting the right to make reproductive decisions. The Senate killed it 14-9.
February 15, 2024Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
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Voted yes on HB 1625, which repealed buffer zones outside reproductive health clinics. The Senate approved it 12-11.
May 5, 2022Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
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Voted yes on HB 625, a fetal life protection bill that restricted abortion. The Senate approved it 14-10.
May 27, 2021Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
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Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 oppose
Voted yes on HB 1442, which limited some facilities by sex and redefined "gender identity" in state law. The Senate approved it 15-8.
April 16, 2026Opposes Civil Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov
Track record — General
General · 40 records
Was the prime sponsor of SB 475, relative to pet vendor foster homes, defining pet vendor foster facility, and relative to cruelty to livestock. The governor vetoed it on 2026-07-15.
July 15, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov
Was the prime sponsor of SB 569, relative to the qualifications for hearings officers within the department of labor. It was signed into law on 2026-07-02.
July 2, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov
Was the prime sponsor of SB 573, establishing certification standards for certified public safety comfort dogs. It was signed into law on 2026-07-02.
July 2, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov
Was the prime sponsor of SB 423, reestablishing the commission to study the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder in first responders. It was signed into law on 2026-07-02. Also did the same on May 31, 2024.
July 2, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov
Also on this bill
- July 2, 2026 · Prime-sponsored New Hampshire SB 423, which became Chapter 247 and reestablished a commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder among first responders. (Supports Public Safety and Crime Control)
Was the prime sponsor of SB 500, relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators. It was signed into law on 2026-06-12.
June 12, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov
Was the prime sponsor of SB 499, relative to the membership, duties, and reporting requirements of the traffic safety commission. It was signed into law on 2026-06-12.
June 12, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov
Also on this bill
- June 12, 2026 · Prime-sponsored New Hampshire SB 499, which became Chapter 135 and changed the membership, duties, and reporting requirements of the traffic safety commission. (Supports Government Efficiency)
Was the prime sponsor of SB 594, eliminating the use of agitators in instances where temporary docks have been removed from bodies of water. It was signed into law on 2026-06-05.
June 5, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov
Was the prime sponsor of SB 49, relative to the unlawful operation or use of unmanned aircraft systems. It was signed into law on 2026-03-20.
March 20, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov
Also on this bill
- March 20, 2026 · Prime-sponsored New Hampshire SB 49, which became Chapter 6 and established offenses and penalties for unlawful operation or use of small unmanned aircraft systems. (Supports Public Safety and Crime Control)
Voted yes 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
As Senate Majority Leader, issued a statement calling SB 406, a $20 million appropriation to Nashua for the former Daniel Webster College property, a taxpayer bailout.
January 13, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov
Was the prime sponsor of SB 140, establishing a domestic violence fatality review committee. It was signed into law on 2025-07-15.
July 15, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov
Was the prime sponsor of SB 249, relative to the uncompensated care and Medicaid fund. It was signed into law on 2025-07-15.
July 15, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov
Was the prime sponsor of SB 47, requiring certain health insurance policies of a birth mother to provide coverage for a newly born child from the moment of birth. It was signed into law on 2025-07-15.
July 15, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted yes on the final version of the state budget for 2026 and 2027 (HB 1). The Senate adopted it 16-8.
June 26, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov
Also on this bill
- June 26, 2025 · As Senate Majority Leader, issued a statement with Senate President Sharon Carson praising Senate passage of the 2026-2027 state budget (HB 1 and HB 2). (General)
As Senate Majority Leader, issued a statement with Senate President Sharon Carson praising Senate passage of the 2026-2027 state budget (HB 1 and HB 2).
June 26, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov
Also on this bill
- June 26, 2025 · Voted yes on the final version of the state budget for 2026 and 2027 (HB 1). The Senate adopted it 16-8. (General)
Was the prime sponsor of SB 248, establishing a committee to study palliative and hospice care in New Hampshire. It was signed into law on 2025-06-23.
June 23, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov
Was the prime sponsor of SB 28, relative to workers' compensation claims involving emergency responders with acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. It was signed into law on 2025-06-10.
June 10, 2025
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Voted yes on SB 287, requiring absentee ballot applicants to send a copy of photo ID. The Senate approved it 16-8.
March 27, 2025
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Voted yes on SB 295, expanding eligibility for education freedom accounts, a school choice program. The Senate approved it 16-8.
March 27, 2025
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Voted yes 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
Was the prime sponsor of SB 402, relative to allowing pharmacists to administer influenza, COVID-19, and other FDA licensed vaccines without explicit approval from the general court. It was signed into law on 2024-08-02.
August 2, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov
Was the prime sponsor of SB 589, relative to wastewater surcharges. It was signed into law on 2024-07-03.
July 3, 2024
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Was the prime sponsor of SB 312, relative to third party liability in Medicaid. It was signed into law on 2024-07-03.
July 3, 2024
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Was the prime sponsor of SB 399, relative to insurance coverage for blood testing associated with elevated lead levels. It was signed into law on 2024-07-03.
July 3, 2024
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Was the prime sponsor of SB 430, relative to establishing a council to study the impacts of electric vehicles, e-mobility devices, and the associated lithium-ion batteries on first responder response, the environment, building and fire codes, life safety, and property protection. It was signed into law on 2024-06-14.
June 14, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted no on HB 1633, legalizing and regulating cannabis for adults. The Senate approved it 14-10.
May 23, 2024
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Was the prime sponsor of SB 89, relative to accommodation for medical reasons in issuing marriage licenses. It was signed into law on 2023-07-28.
July 28, 2023
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Was the prime sponsor of SB 182, relative to the definition of "way" in driving or operating under the influence of drugs or liquor. It was signed into law on 2023-06-07.
June 7, 2023
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Voted yes on SB 132, banning cities and towns from adopting sanctuary policies. The Senate approved it 13-10.
March 30, 2023
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Was the prime sponsor of SB 302, establishing the personal privacy protection act. It was signed into law on 2022-07-25.
July 25, 2022
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Was the prime sponsor of SB 357, relative to mental health training for first responders. It was signed into law on 2022-07-08.
July 8, 2022
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Was the prime sponsor of SB 251, relative to the advisory board of a tax increment financing district. It was signed into law on 2022-06-07.
June 7, 2022
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Voted yes 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
Voted yes on HB 52, the Republican-drawn map of New Hampshire's congressional districts. The Senate approved it 13-11.
March 17, 2022
Source: gc.nh.gov
Was the prime sponsor of SB 17, (2nd New Title) relative to permitting dogs in outdoor dining areas of restaurants. It was signed into law on 2022-02-23.
February 23, 2022
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted yes on SB 240, the Republican-drawn map of state Senate districts. The Senate approved it 14-10.
February 16, 2022
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Voted against overriding the governor's veto of HB 455, which repealed the death penalty. The Senate overrode the veto 16-8.
May 30, 2019
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Voted no on SB 8, creating an independent commission to draw legislative district maps. The Senate approved it 14-10.
March 28, 2019
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Voted yes on SB 193, creating education freedom savings accounts, a school choice program. The Senate approved it 14-9.
March 16, 2017
Source: gc.nh.gov
Voted yes on SB 1, which cut the business profits tax rate. The Senate approved it 14-10.
March 19, 2015
Source: gc.nh.gov
Past race Regina Birdsell ran in:
- State Senator · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 19; New Hampshire · incumbent