Susan Bishevsky-Weeks

Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong support for HB 1244, which addresses important exceptions to criminal threatening charges. This legislation is crucial because it: • Protects legitimate self-defense communications from being criminalized • Ensures lawful expressions of constitutional rights are not prosecuted as threats • Provides clear legal definitions that help both citizens and law enforcement understand what constitutes criminal threatening • Maintains appropriate penalties for actual threatening behavior while protecting lawful conduct • Supports both public safety and individual constitutional rights HB 1244 strikes the right balance between protecting public safety and preserving our fundamental rights. I urge you to vote Ought to Pass on this important legislation. Respectfully, Susan Bishevsky-Weeks Kensington, NH