John Formella

While it’s unclear if any of the financial institutions have started using the new categorization, a group of state attorneys general say it goes against the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment and public safety.

The department released the expanded guidance on Sept. 1, explaining to law enforcement agencies what the new law does — and does not — prevent.

An attorney representing nearly 800 victims of abuse while at the state-run detention center joined the committee’s Democrats in opposing the new rules. But attorneys for other victims called them a reasonable compromise.

Critics include the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.

Attorney General John Formella defended his proposed $100 million Youth Development Center abuse settlement fund, pushing back against complaints that it excludes victims of emotional abuse and sexual abuse with no physical contact.

Gov. Chris Sununu said his administration would pursue a challenge earlier this month.

The A.G.'s memo comes as Republicans in the State House have raised concerns about the need to supplement the state’s vaccine drive.

John Formella, Gov. Chris Sununu's pick to be New Hampshire's next attorney general, made the case for his qualifications during his confirmation hearing…

John Formella, Gov. Chris Sununu’s pick to become New Hampshire’s next attorney general, will have a hearing before the Executive Council Thursday. In…

Gov. Chris Sununu is nominating his current legal counsel, John Formella, to serve as New Hampshire's next Attorney General.If he's confirmed by the…