New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 413 — relative to the detention of a minor attaining the age of 18 during the pendency of a delinquency action.

Last action — Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 21, 2025. Enacted.

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

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High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

This bill addresses the detention of minors reaching age 18 during delinquency proceedings.

The legislation modifies how minors who turn 18 while involved in delinquency cases are detained. It establishes specific guidelines for their detention status during the judicial process.

Summary

relative to the detention of a minor attaining the age of 18 during the pendency of a delinquency action.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

18 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of SB 413 now specifies that minors under 18 must be held in facilities certified for their detention, while those who reach age 18 during a delinquency case can be moved to a county corrections facility. This change is important because it clarifies the process and location for detaining young individuals based on their age, aiming to better address their needs during legal proceedings. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after passage, emphasizing prompt implementation.

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SB 413 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2263 12/09 SENATE BILL 413 AN ACT relative to the detention of a minor attaining the age of 18 during the pendency of a delinquency action.
CHAPTER 58 SB 413 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2263 12/09 SENATE BILL 413 AN ACT relative to the detention of a minor attaining the age of 18 during the pendency of a delinquency action.
SB 413 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2263 12/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the detention of a minor attaining the age of 18 during the pendency of a delinquency action.
CHAPTER 58 SB 413 - FINAL VERSION 26-2263 12/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the detention of a minor attaining the age of 18 during the pendency of a delinquency action.
1 Delinquent Children;
58:1 Delinquent Children;
2 Effective Date.
58:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 08, 2026 Effective Date:
July 07, 2026
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Action History

  1. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

  2. Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 58; Effective 07/07/2026

  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 03/24/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)

  6. Executive Session: 03/24/2026 10:00 am GP 230

  7. Public Hearing: 03/24/2026 10:30 am GP 230

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law 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: 01/15/2026, Room 103, SH, 10:10 am; SC 48

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Children and Family Law; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 413 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (413)

413 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 413 do?
relative to the detention of a minor attaining the age of 18 during the pendency of a delinquency action.
Who sponsors SB 413?
SB 413 is sponsored by Victoria Sullivan (Republican) and Kimberly A. Rice.
What is the current status of SB 413?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 413?
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