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CACR 11 · 2026 · Senate · Judiciary Committee

No age limit for sheriffs

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(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
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. 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

5 signed in online

40% support60% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-171:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-0810:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1
  2. Feb 17, 2026SenHearing: 02/17/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 6
  3. Mar 26, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1219s, 03/26/2026, Vote 4-0; SC 11
  4. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1219s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  5. Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendments #2026-1219s, RC 23Y-1N, by necessary 3/5, MA; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  6. Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 9 P. 54
  7. Apr 8, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  8. Apr 8, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  9. Apr 8, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 04/08/2026 (Vote 7-5; RC)
  10. Apr 15, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  11. 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.