New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 11 D cosponsors

HB1641 — relative to petitions for certain orders of protection where the subject of the order is either released on bail or on probation.

Last action — DIED ON THE TABLE

  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.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

relative to petitions for certain orders of protection where the subject of the order is either released on bail or on probation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  2. Lay HB1641 on Table (Rep. Rhodes): MA DV 287-48 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 39

  3. Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

  4. Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2026 (Vote 12-1; RC) HC 7 P. 25

  5. Executive Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 159

  6. ==CONTINUED== Public Hearing: 01/30/2026 01:00 pm GP 159

  7. ==RECESSED== Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 02:30 pm GP 159

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 404 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (404)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1641 do?
relative to petitions for certain orders of protection where the subject of the order is either released on bail or on probation.
Who sponsors HB1641?
HB1641 is sponsored by Buzz Scherr (Democrat), Erik Johnson (Democrat), Paige Beauchemin (Democrat), Loren Selig (Democrat), Zoe Manos (Democrat), Alicia Gregg (Democrat), Jodi Newell (Democrat), Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Marjorie Smith (Democrat), David Meuse (Democrat), and Ellen Read (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1641?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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