New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 4 R · 2 D · 1 I cosponsors

CACR 13 — relating to registers of probate. Providing that the office of register of probate and all references to such office be eliminated.

Last action — Ought to Pass, RC 23Y-1N, MA, by Necessary 3/5; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026 SJ 7

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (4 R · 2 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

relating to registers of probate. Providing that the office of register of probate and all references to such office be eliminated.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The modifications to CACR 13 include the removal of the introductory version of the bill and the addition of a note highlighting that this is the version adopted by both legislative bodies. This change emphasizes that the current text has been agreed upon through the legislative process, making it a crucial step toward final approval and implementation.

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CACR 13 - AS INTRODUCED SESSION 26-2597 12/08 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 13 RELATING TO:
CACR 13 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2597 12/08 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 13 RELATING TO:
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.] Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type CACR 13 - AS INTRODUCED 26-2597 12/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROPOSING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT RELATING TO:
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.] Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type CACR 13 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2597 12/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROPOSING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT RELATING TO:
CACR 13 - AS INTRODUCED - Page 2 - [Art.] 81.
CACR 13 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - [Art.] 81.
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How this bill changes current law

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This amendment eliminates the office of register of probate from the New Hampshire Constitution.

  • Article 71

    [Registers of Probate,]

    Removes the reference to the office of register of probate in the election of county officers.

  • Article 81

    [or Register of Probate,]

    Eliminates the mention of register of probate in the context of judges acting as counsel.

Action History

  1. Ought to Pass, RC 23Y-1N, MA, by Necessary 3/5; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026 SJ 7

  2. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026, Vote 3-0; SC 11

  3. Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am; SC 10

  4. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 4

  5. Ought to Pass: MA DV 325-15 By Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 51

  6. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/21/2026 (Vote 13-2; RC) HC 5 P. 24

  7. Executive Session: 01/21/2026 11:00 am GP 230

  8. Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 11:00 am GP 230

  9. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 40

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 408 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (408)

408 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Ought to Pass

Passed 23 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15100
Democrat 8000
Total 23100
% of votes cast 96%4%0%0%
How each member voted (24)
Member Party Vote
Cindy Rosenwald Democrat Yea
David Watters Democrat Yea
Debra Altschiller Democrat Yea
Donovan Fenton Democrat Yea
Pat Long Democrat Yea
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka Democrat Yea
Suzanne Prentiss Democrat Yea
Tara Reardon Democrat Yea
Bill Gannon Republican Yea
Daniel Innis Republican Yea
Daryl Abbas Republican Yea
David Rochefort Republican Yea
Denise Ricciardi Republican Yea
Howard Pearl Republican Yea
James Gray Republican Nay
Keith Murphy Republican Yea
Kevin Avard Republican Yea
Mark McConkey Republican Yea
Regina Birdsell Republican Yea
Ruth Ward Republican Yea
Sharon Carson Republican Yea
Tim McGough Republican Yea
Timothy Lang Republican Yea
Victoria Sullivan Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does CACR 13 do?
relating to registers of probate. Providing that the office of register of probate and all references to such office be eliminated.
Who sponsors CACR 13?
CACR 13 is sponsored by Dennis Mannion (Republican), Tanya Donnelly (Republican), Jeffrey Tenczar (Republican), Aidan Ankarberg (Independent), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Catherine Rombeau (Democrat), and Katelyn Kuttab (Republican).
What is the current status of CACR 13?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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