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HB 445 · 2025 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Study of police officer shortage

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establishing a study commission to examine the causes of and ways to alleviate the shortage of law enforcement officers in New Hampshire.

Establishes a commission, with a repeal date, to study the causes of and ways to alleviate the shortage of law enforcement officers in New Hampshire.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · November 3, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes a commission to study the causes of and ways to alleviate the shortage of law enforcement officers in New Hampshire, provides duties thereto, and provides for its repeal.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Terry RoyRPrimeChair· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Rep. Dennis MannionRVice Chair· Judiciary
  • Rep. Jennifer RhodesRVice Chair· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Sen. Sharon CarsonRPresident of the Senate
  • Sen. Bill GannonRVice Chair· Executive Departments and Administration

Also: Rep. Jeffrey TenczarR

Public testimony

6 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony

33% support67% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I served on the Citizens Advisory Board to the NH Correctional Facility for Women for 10 years. One of our biggest concerns was the staff shortage of correctional officers, necessitating mandatory overtime and additional expense.…”
— Liz Tentarelli, Manchestersupports
“As written and including a House and Senate member who will be paid travel for this commission I oppose. Good stewards of our tax dollars, we should be. Otherwise, the premise is good.…”
— Simon Berrio, Daltonopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-02-079:30 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyLOB 202-204Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-03-0710:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyLOB 202-204Public hearing
  • 2025-04-169:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 3 P. 10
  2. Feb 7, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/07/2025 02:30 pm LOB 202-204
  3. Mar 7, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/07/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  4. Mar 7, 2025House: Ought to Pass 03/07/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 17 P. 9
  5. Mar 26, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 12
  6. Mar 27, 2025SenIntroduced 03/27/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 10
  7. Apr 16, 2025SenHearing: 04/16/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 17
  8. May 1, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1630s, 05/01/2025; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 19
  9. May 1, 2025SenHB 445 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
  10. May 1, 2025SenSen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
  11. May 1, 2025SenPending Motion Committee Amendment # 2025-1630s; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
  12. Oct 31, 2025SenInexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.