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NH HB 1696

enacted

relative to the issuance of a summons instead of arrest.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did NH HB 1696 pass?

Yes. NH HB 1696 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-05-19): Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 75; eff. 01/01/2027

What is NH HB 1696 about?

NH HB 1696 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “relative to the issuance of a summons instead of arrest.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1696?

Jennifer Rhodes, Jennifer M Rhodes are the primary sponsors of NH HB 1696, joined by 5 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-12-12
Latest action
2026-05-19 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 75; eff. 01/01/2027
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Jennifer Rhodesprimary
  • Jennifer M Rhodesprimary
  • Dennis Mannioncosponsor
  • Joe Sweeneycosponsor
  • Terry Roycosponsor
  • Terry W Roycosponsor
  • Ross Berrycosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-19

    Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 75; eff. 01/01/2027

  2. 2026-05-11

    Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 39

  3. 2026-05-11

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026); SJ 12

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  4. 2026-04-03

    Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

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  5. 2026-04-01

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 13

    committee-passage-favorable

  6. 2026-03-18

    Hearing: 03/24/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:50 pm; SC 11

  7. 2026-03-06

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

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  8. 2026-03-05

    Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 9

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  9. 2026-02-24

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 11-1; CC) HC 9 P. 9

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  10. 2026-02-24

    Executive Session: 02/18/2026 11:30 am GP 159

  11. 2026-01-15

    Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 11:30 am GP 159

  12. 2025-12-12

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 31

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Official source

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1622&inflect=2

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