New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 7 R cosponsors

HB 1361 — relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 166; eff. 01/01/2027

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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 02, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 24, 2026.

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High chance

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Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 R).

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In plain language

This bill updates procedures for handling search warrant inventories.

The bill modifies the process regarding the inventory of items seized under search warrants. These changes aim to clarify and improve the accuracy of such inventories.

Summary

relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 39 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes made to Bill HB 1361 clarify the procedures for creating an inventory when executing a search warrant. Specifically, it replaces references to the "applicant for the warrant" and ensures that a law enforcement officer is present to verify the inventory of items taken. This matters because it strengthens accountability in how property is handled during searches, helping to protect the rights of individuals while ensuring that law enforcement follows proper protocols.

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HB 1361 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-3081 09/05 HOUSE BILL 1361 AN ACT relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.
CHAPTER 166 HB 1361 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-3081 09/05 HOUSE BILL 1361 AN ACT relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.
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HB 1361 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-3081 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.
CHAPTER 166 HB 1361 - FINAL VERSION 26-3081 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.
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June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
January 01, 2027
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 166; eff. 01/01/2027

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

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

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

  6. Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:25 pm; SC 13

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

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 7

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/13/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 9 P. 6

  10. Executive Session: 01/21/2026 01:00 pm GP 159

  11. Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 01:00 pm GP 159

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 17

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 408 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (408)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1361 do?
relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.
Who sponsors HB 1361?
HB 1361 is sponsored by Dennis Mannion (Republican), Bill Gannon (Republican), Richard Lascelles (Republican), Mark Proulx (Republican), Regina Birdsell (Republican), Terry Roy (Republican), and Jennifer Rhodes (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1361?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 02, 2025. Enacted.
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