New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 9 D cosponsors

HB 1637 — relative to the scheduling of hearings on certain motions to modify or revoke bail.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 237; eff. 1/1/2027

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 10, 2026.

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Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (9 D).

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In plain language

The bill modifies how hearings on bail modifications or revocations are scheduled.

This bill changes the process for scheduling hearings related to motions for modifying or revoking bail. It aims to streamline these hearings for better judicial efficiency.

Summary

relative to the scheduling of hearings on certain motions to modify or revoke bail.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

49 added · 48 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of HB 1637 includes a new requirement that hearings on motions to modify or revoke bail in domestic violence, stalking, and harassment cases must be scheduled within 72 hours. This change emphasizes the urgency of these cases by ensuring that they are addressed quickly, which is important for the safety of victims. Additionally, it clarifies that while the hearing does not need to occur within that timeframe, it must be scheduled, promoting a prompt judicial response to these sensitive situations.

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HB 1637 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 05/14/2026 1920s SESSION 26-3020 09/08 HOUSE BILL 1637 AN ACT relative to the scheduling of hearings on certain motions to modify or revoke bail.
CHAPTER 237 HB 1637 - FINAL VERSION 05/14/2026 1920s SESSION 26-3020 09/08 HOUSE BILL 1637 AN ACT relative to the scheduling of hearings on certain motions to modify or revoke bail.
HB 1637 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 05/14/2026 1920s 26-3020 09/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the scheduling of hearings on certain motions to modify or revoke bail.
CHAPTER 237 HB 1637 - FINAL VERSION 05/14/2026 1920s 26-3020 09/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the scheduling of hearings on certain motions to modify or revoke bail.
1 Bail and Recognizances;
237:1 Bail and Recognizances;
2 New Paragraph;
237:2 New Paragraph;
In any matter where bail has been set by the circuit court, either the state or the defendant may seek to have the circuit court reconsider the conditions of bail, including based on new information, by filing a motion with the circuit courtIn domestic violence, stalking, and harassment cases, whether the motion is filed by the state or the defense, the hearing on the motion shall be scheduled within 72 hours, excluding weekends and state or federal holidays.
In any matter where bail has been set by the circuit court, either the state or the defendant may seek to have the circuit court reconsider the conditions of bail, including based on new information, by filing a motion with the circuit court.
In domestic violence, stalking, and harassment cases, whether the motion is filed by the state or the defense, the hearing on the motion shall be scheduled within 72 hours, excluding weekends and state or federal holidays.
3 Detention and Sanctions for Default or Breach of Conditions.
237:3 Detention and Sanctions for Default or Breach of Conditions.Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 597:7-a, III to read as follows:
Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 597:7-a, III to read as follows:
III.
HB 1637 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - III.
The state may initiate a proceeding for revocation of an order of release by filing a motion with the court which ordered the release and the order of which is alleged to have been violated.
The state may initiate a proceeding for revocation of an order of release by filing a motion with the court which ordered the release and the order of which is alleged to have been violated In domestic violence, stalking, and harassment cases, the hearing on the motion shall be scheduled within 72 hours, excluding weekends and state or federal holidays.
In domestic violence, stalking, and harassment cases, the hearing on the motion shall be scheduled within 72 hours, CHAPTER 237 HB 1637 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - excluding weekends and state or federal holidays.
4 Effective Date.
237:4 Effective Date.
Approved:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
January 01, 2027
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 237; eff. 1/1/2027

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1920s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 22

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1920s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  6. Committee Amendment # 2026-1920s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1920s, 05/14/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 18A

  8. Hearing: 04/28/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 17

  9. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7

  10. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 16

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/13/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 10 P. 11

  12. Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 159

  13. ==CONTINUED== Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 11:00 am GP 159

  14. ==RECESSED== Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 03:00 pm GP 159

  15. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 29

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 406 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (406)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1637 do?
relative to the scheduling of hearings on certain motions to modify or revoke bail.
Who sponsors HB 1637?
HB 1637 is sponsored by Erik Johnson (Democrat), Paige Beauchemin (Democrat), Loren Selig (Democrat), Zoe Manos (Democrat), Alicia Gregg (Democrat), Jodi Newell (Democrat), Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Marjorie Smith (Democrat), and David Meuse (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1637?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.
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