New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 412 — relative to the conditional release of delinquent minors and children in need of services.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 57; Effective 01/01/2027

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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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Prognosis

Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Summary

relative to the conditional release of delinquent minors and children in need of services.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

29 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 412 includes specific language that clarifies the court's ability to handle violations of conditional release for both delinquent minors and children in need of services. These adjustments formalize that the court can maintain authority to address violations as long as they are reported during the conditional release period. This change is significant because it ensures that appropriate legal oversight can continue for children under these circumstances, promoting accountability and protection for the minors involved.

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SB 412 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2265 09/05 SENATE BILL 412 AN ACT relative to the conditional release of delinquent minors and children in need of services.
CHAPTER 57 SB 412 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2265 09/05 SENATE BILL 412 AN ACT relative to the conditional release of delinquent minors and children in need of services.
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Children and Family Law ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill permits the court to retain jurisdiction to hear violations of conditional releases filed during the release in cases involving delinquent minors or children in need of services.
Children and Family Law ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill permits the court to retain jurisdiction to hear violations of conditional release filed during the release in cases involving delinquent minors or children in need of services.
SB 412 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2265 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the conditional release of delinquent minors and children in need of services.
CHAPTER 57 SB 412 - FINAL VERSION 26-2265 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the conditional release of delinquent minors and children in need of services.
1 Delinquent Children;
57:1 Delinquent Children;
2 New Paragraph;
57:2 New Paragraph;
3 Children in Need of Services;
57:3 Children in Need of Services;
4 New Paragraph;
57:4 New Paragraph;
5 Effective Date.
57:5 Effective Date.
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 57; 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 03/24/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)

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

  7. Public Hearing: 03/24/2026 10:00 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, 10:00 am; SC 48

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 411 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (411)

411 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 412 do?
relative to the conditional release of delinquent minors and children in need of services.
Who sponsors SB 412?
SB 412 is sponsored by Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Gregory Hill (Republican), Jeanine M Notter, and Kimberly A. Rice.
What is the current status of SB 412?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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