CACR 11 · 2026 · Senate · Judiciary Committee
No age limit for sheriffs
AI-generated(New Title) relating to sheriffs. Providing that there shall be no age limitation for a person to hold the office of county sheriff.
Eliminates the age limitation that currently restricts who may hold the office of county sheriff.AI-generated
Status
Adopted · March 26, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓House
- ✓Senate
- ✓On the ballot
Analysis
This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution raises the retirement age for sheriffs to 75 years of age.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Sen. Tara ReardonDPrime
- Sen. Daryl AbbasRVice Chair· Judiciary
Public testimony
Hearings
- 2026-02-171:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing
- 2026-04-0810:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1
- Feb 17, 2026SenHearing: 02/17/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 6
- Mar 26, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1219s, 03/26/2026, Vote 4-0; SC 11
- Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1219s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendments #2026-1219s, RC 23Y-1N, by necessary 3/5, MA; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 9 P. 54
- Apr 8, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Apr 8, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Apr 8, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 04/08/2026 (Vote 7-5; RC)
- Apr 15, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
- Apr 23, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MF RC 199-157 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 25
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.