New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 8 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 411 — relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 56; Effective 01/01/2027

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    Introduced
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 18, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 12, 2026.

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

43 added · 40 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill SB 411 updates the process for creating an inventory of items taken during a search warrant execution. Notably, it clarifies that the inventory must be made in the presence of a law enforcement officer and the property owner, or a credible witness if the owner is unavailable. Additionally, if the search involves electronically stored information, the inventory can be created without a witness if the officer confirms its accuracy. These changes aim to enhance transparency and accountability during searches, ensuring that property owners are informed about what is taken from their premises.

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SB 411 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2183 09/05 SENATE BILL 411 AN ACT relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.
CHAPTER 56 SB 411 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2183 09/05 SENATE BILL 411 AN ACT relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.
SB 411 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2183 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.
CHAPTER 56 SB 411 - FINAL VERSION 26-2183 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.
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– The officer taking property under the warrant shall give to the person from whom, or from whose premises, the property was taken, a copy of the warrant and a receipt for the property taken, or shall leave the copy and receipt at the place from which the property was taken.
The officer taking property under the warrant shall give to the person from whom, or from whose premises, the property was taken, a copy of the warrant and a receipt for the property taken, or shall leave the copy and receipt at the place from which the property was taken.
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Justice of the Court 56:2 Effective Date.
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Approved:
May 08, 2026 Effective Date:
January 01, 2027
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 56; Effective 01/01/2027

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 11

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)

  6. Executive Session: 03/18/2026 11:00 am GP 159

  7. Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 11:00 am GP 159

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 5 P. 124

  9. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 3

  11. Hearing: 01/13/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 48

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 405 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (405)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 411 do?
relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.
Who sponsors SB 411?
SB 411 is sponsored by William A. Pearson, Tim McGough (Republican), Dennis Mannion (Republican), Keith Murphy (Republican), Lilli Walsh (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Timothy Lang (Republican), JD Bernardy (Republican), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), and Bill Gannon (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 411?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 18, 2025. Enacted.
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