New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HB 1236 — relative to the use of body-worn cameras in county departments of corrections.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 219; 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 01, 2025. Enacted.

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

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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In plain language

The bill addresses the use of body-worn cameras in county correction departments.

This legislation pertains to the implementation of body-worn cameras within county departments of corrections. It establishes guidelines for their use and aims to enhance accountability and transparency.

Summary

(New Title) relative to the use of body-worn cameras in county departments of corrections.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 43 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1236 explicitly permits county departments of corrections to use body-worn cameras while performing their duties both inside and outside correctional facilities. This is important because it aims to enhance transparency and accountability in correctional practices. The effective date for this bill is set to begin on January 1, 2027, allowing time for preparations and implementation.

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HB 1236-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 05/07/2026 1768s SESSION 26-3039 09/06 HOUSE BILL 1236-FN AN ACT relative to the use of body-worn cameras in county departments of corrections.
CHAPTER 219 HB 1236-FN - FINAL VERSION 05/07/2026 1768s SESSION 26-3039 09/06 HOUSE BILL 1236-FN AN ACT relative to the use of body-worn cameras in county departments of corrections.
HB 1236-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 05/07/2026 1768s 26-3039 09/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the use of body-worn cameras in county departments of corrections.
CHAPTER 219 HB 1236-FN - FINAL VERSION 05/07/2026 1768s 26-3039 09/06 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the use of body-worn cameras in county departments of corrections.
1 New Paragraph;
219:1 New Paragraph;
2 Effective Date.
219:2 Effective Date.
LBA 26-3039 10/27/25 HB 1236-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT relative to recordings of custodial interrogations.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Revenue Fund(s) None Expenditures* $0 Indeterminable Funding Source(s) General Fund, Highway Fund, and Various Agency Funds Appropriations* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source(s) None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill Estimated Political Subdivision Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 County Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 County Expenditures $0 Indeterminable Local Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Local Expenditures $0 Indeterminable METHODOLOGY:
January 01, 2027
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, requires custodial interrogations to be recorded and precludes admissibility of unrecorded custodial interrogations in criminal or juvenile matters, absent a reasonable justification.
Based on information provided by the Department of Safety, Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Association of Counties, and New Hampshire Municipal Association, there may be costs at all levels (state, local, and county) for law enforcement agencies to adequately record all custodial interrogations.
Potential costs include equipment, information technology, and training.
Potential costs would vary by agency, depending on the policies they currently have in place.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Safety, Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Association of Counties, and New Hampshire Municipal Association
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 219; 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 2026-1768s (Rep. Roy): MA DV 191-154 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 2

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1768s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  6. Committee Amendment # 2026-1768s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1768s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

  8. Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm, on proposed non-germane amendment # 2026-1224s; SC 13

  9. Hearing: 04/02/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:10 pm; SC 12

  10. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 6

  11. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 5

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/13/2026 (Vote 11-2; CC) HC 9 P. 5

  13. Executive Session: 01/29/2026 12:30 pm GP 159

  14. Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 12:30 pm GP 159

  15. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 11

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 414 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (414)

414 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1236 do?
(New Title) relative to the use of body-worn cameras in county departments of corrections.
Who sponsors HB 1236?
HB 1236 is sponsored by Buzz Scherr (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1236?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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