Kevin Avard
Republican · NH · New Hampshire State Senator, District 12
Nashua contract-cleaning business owner and veteran senator who chairs Energy and Natural Resources; he previously served in the state House. Priorities include supporting veterans, road repair and lower health care costs.
Where Kevin Avard stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Housing Affordability (1 record), Public Education Quality (1 record)
Opposes
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Labor Rights (2 records), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record),
Mixed record
Environment and Public Health (1 support · 1 oppose), Civil Rights (1 support · 1 oppose)
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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
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support · 1 oppose
On 2026-06-05, the official New Hampshire bill-status record listed Senator Kevin Avard as a sponsor of SB421, concerning the trauma medical review committee and emergency-medical-services appointments; the bill was signed by the Governor as Chapter 124.
June 5, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
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 · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 2 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
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
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
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
On 2026-06-12, the official New Hampshire Senate docket recorded Senator Kevin Avard as a sponsor of SB644, requiring background checks for solid-waste and hazardous-waste facility owners; the bill was signed by the Governor as Chapter 145.
June 12, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
On 2026-07-02, Senator Kevin Avard's sponsored SB490 was signed as Chapter 255; it established a task force on housing at Great Bay Community College and authorized vacant-property use for housing.
July 2, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
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 · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
On 2026-07-02, the official New Hampshire Senate docket recorded Senator Kevin Avard as a sponsor of SB531, which established a task force on cosmetology programming in Coos County and required reporting of student meal debt; the bill was signed by the Governor as Chapter 261.
July 2, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
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
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
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 · researched September 13, 2026
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
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
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
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
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
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
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
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support · 1 oppose
On 2026-08-19, the official New Hampshire Senate docket recorded Senator Kevin Avard as prime sponsor of SB552, permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances; the Senate vote overrode the Governor's veto while the House sustained it.
August 19, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 11, 2026
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 · researched September 13, 2026
Track record — General
General · 38 records
Was the prime sponsor of SB 534, relative to compliance with certain political expenditures and contribution statutes. It was signed into law on 2026-07-10.
July 10, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 552, permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances. The governor vetoed it on 2026-06-19.
June 19, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 454, requiring the department of health and human services to update existing relevant public health outreach programs by incorporating information to aid public understanding and awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. It was signed into law on 2026-06-05.
June 5, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 591, allowing utility companies to own or build generation facilities. It was signed into law on 2026-05-28.
May 28, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 593, enabling the use of solid waste management funds by solid waste management districts. It was signed into law on 2026-05-08.
May 8, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 489, altering the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals. It was signed into law on 2026-05-08.
May 8, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 36, relative to the collection and reporting of abortion statistics by health care providers and medical facilities. It was signed into law on 2026-03-27.
March 27, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
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 · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 268, permitting classification of individuals based on biological sex under certain limited circumstances. The governor vetoed it on 2026-02-06.
February 6, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
As chair of the Senate Science and Natural Resources Committee, issued a statement backing SB 591, letting electric utilities invest in distributed energy resources, after it passed the Senate.
February 5, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Issued a joint statement with Majority Leader Regina Birdsell opposing SB 406, a $20 million state appropriation to Nashua to buy the former Daniel Webster College property, after the Senate killed it.
January 30, 2026
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 221, relative to the verification of voter rolls annually. It was signed into law on 2025-08-01.
August 1, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 121, requiring notice to the insurance department of the discontinuance of certain types of insurance, including Medicare Advantage Plans. It was signed into law on 2025-07-15.
July 15, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 165, relative to the audit requirements for consumer cooperative associations. It was signed into law on 2025-07-15.
July 15, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
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 · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 236, relative to transferring control of the Electric Assistance Program to the department of energy. It was signed into law on 2025-06-24.
June 24, 2025
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
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
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes 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 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 306, relative to manufactured housing rulemaking authority. It was signed into law on 2024-08-23.
August 23, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 595, relative to the rates for pole attachments. It was signed into law on 2024-07-26.
July 26, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 555, relative to receipt of pharmaceutical rebates by insurers and pharmacy benefits managers. It was signed into law on 2024-07-26.
July 26, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 391, relative to electric grid interconnection for certain customer generators. It was signed into law on 2024-07-26.
July 26, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 505, relative to the prohibition on the sale of hemp products containing certain levels of THC. It was signed into law on 2024-07-03.
July 3, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 373, relative to the state building code. It was signed into law on 2024-07-03.
July 3, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 63, relative to the adoption of public health ordinances by municipalities. The governor vetoed it on 2024-07-02.
July 2, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 597, relative to lucky 7 ticket dispenser devices. It was signed into law on 2024-06-14.
June 14, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 303, relative to the use of renewable energy funds by the department of energy. It was signed into law on 2024-06-14.
June 14, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted no on HB 1633, legalizing and regulating cannabis for adults. The Senate approved it 14-10.
May 23, 2024
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 113, relative to the electric utility system benefits charge. It was signed into law on 2023-07-28.
July 28, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 139, relative to the price of Lucky 7 tickets. It was signed into law on 2023-07-28.
July 28, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 40, relative to participation in net energy metering by small hydroelectric generators. It was signed into law on 2023-06-30.
June 30, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Was the prime sponsor of SB 19, relative to the operation of bingo games and the sale of lucky 7 tickets. It was signed into law on 2023-06-30.
June 30, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes on SB 132, banning cities and towns from adopting sanctuary policies. The Senate approved it 13-10.
March 30, 2023
Source: gc.nh.gov · researched September 13, 2026
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 · researched September 13, 2026
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 · researched September 13, 2026
Voted yes 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 13, 2026
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 · researched September 13, 2026
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 · researched September 13, 2026
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- State Senator · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 12; New Hampshire · incumbent
Profile last researched September 11, 2026.