HB 587 · 2025 · House · Judiciary Committee
One-party recordings as evidence
AI-generatedallowing admission of one-party audio and video recordings in certain circumstances.
Allows a person to record or possess a recording of what they reasonably believe to be a crime and to provide the recording to law enforcement for use in court.AI-generated
Status
Died on the table in the House · March 26, 2025- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill allows a person to record or possess a recording of what he or she reasonably believes to be a crime and to provide it to law enforcement for use in court.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreRPrime
- Rep. Ellen ReadDDeputy Ranking Member· Housing
- Rep. Katelyn KuttabRClerk· Judiciary
Also: Rep. Jodi NewellD
Public testimony
Hearings
- 2025-02-129:30 amHouse JudiciaryLOB 206-208Public hearingrescheduled
- 2025-03-101:00 pmHouse JudiciaryLOB 206-208Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Judiciary HJ 3 P. 17
- Feb 12, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/12/2025 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
- Mar 7, 2025House==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 03/07/2025 10:00 am LOB 206-208
- Mar 10, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/10/2025 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
- Mar 10, 2025HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0843h 03/10/2025 (Vote 13-5; RC) HC 17 P. 35
- Mar 14, 2025HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Mar 26, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0843h: AA VV 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 78
- Mar 26, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0843h: MF DV 163-184 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 78
- Mar 26, 2025HouseLay HB587 on Table (Rep. Read): MA DV 283-64 03/26/2025 HJ 10 P. 78
- Dec 17, 2025HouseDied on Table, Session ended 12/17/2025 HJ 18
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.