New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 5 R · 4 D cosponsors

HB1547 — relative to appeals from convictions in circuit court for certain offenses.

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

relative to appeals from convictions in circuit court for certain offenses.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the N.H. Revised Statutes Annotated as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill modifies existing procedures for misdemeanor sexual assault and simple assault prosecutions by allowing defendants to choose between a circuit court trial and an appeal for a jury trial in superior court.

  • RSA 632-A:9-a

    with Victim Less Than 18 Years of Age

    Removes the specification regarding the victim's age from the title of the section.

  • RSA 632-A:9-a

    involving a victim less than 18 years of age at the time the prosecution is commenced, and

    Removes the requirement concerning the victim's age from the eligibility for circuit court trial options.

  • RSA 631

    631:2-c Assault Prosecutions. I. In any prosecution for a violation of RSA 631:2-a or 631:2-b, which is charged as a class A misdemeanor in the circuit court, the defendant may elect to either: (a) Appeal within 30 days after the arraignment to the superior court for a jury trial pursuant to the provisions of rule of criminal procedure 21(a); or (b) Proceed with a trial in the circuit court, which will constitute a waiver of the right to a jury trial and the right to appeal for a jury trial pursuant to RSA 502-A:12 and 599:1.

    Establishes similar appeal options for prosecutions under RSA 631:2-a and 631:2-b as exist for RSA 632-A:9-a.

  • RSA 633:3-a

    IX.(a) In any prosecution for a misdemeanor violation of this section in the circuit court, the defendant may elect to either: (1) Appeal within 30 days after the arraignment to the superior court for a jury trial pursuant to the provisions of rule of criminal procedure 21(a); or (2) Proceed with a trial in the circuit court, which will constitute a waiver of the right to a jury trial and the right to appeal for a jury trial pursuant to RSA 502-A:12 and 599:1.

    Adds appeal options similar to those provided for other misdemeanor prosecutions to RSA 633:3-a.

  • RSA 502-A:12

    except as provided in RSA 632-A:9-a. → except as provided in RSA 631:2-c, 632-A:9-a, and 633:3-a, IX.

    Updates exceptions for appeal procedures to include the new assault prosecution clause and stalking prosecutions.

  • RSA 599:1

    except as provided in RSA 632-A:9-a, → except as provided in RSA 631:2-c, 632-A:9-a, and 633:3-a, IX

    Adds the newly created sections to the list of exceptions for appeals from convictions in circuit court.

Action History

  1. Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/05/2026 (Vote 12-1; )

  2. Executive Session: 09/30/2026 10:00 am GP 230

  3. Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 8

  4. Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 01/28/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 6 P. 7

  5. Executive Session: 01/28/2026 11:30 am GP 230

  6. Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:30 am GP 230

  7. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 25

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 HB1547 do?
relative to appeals from convictions in circuit court for certain offenses.
Who sponsors HB1547?
HB1547 is sponsored by Katelyn Kuttab (Republican), Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Matt R Sabourin dit Choinière, Erik Johnson (Democrat), Loren Selig (Democrat), Zoe Manos (Democrat), Alicia Gregg (Democrat), Kelley Potenza (Republican), Claudine Burnham (Republican), and Marie Louise Bjelobrk (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1547?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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