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HB 1236 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Body cameras for county corrections

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(New Title) relative to the use of body-worn cameras in county departments of corrections.

Authorizes county departments of corrections to use body-worn cameras in carrying out their functions both within and outside a correctional facility.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 10, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill authorizes a county department of corrections to utilize body-worn cameras in carrying out its functions both within and outside a correctional facility.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“A county is authorized to utilize body-worn cameras pursuant to RSA 105-D in carrying out its functions both within and outside a correctional facility.”
Section 219:1

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Buzz ScherrDPrime

Public testimony

89 signed in online · 7 wrote testimony

98% support2% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“It is obscene to think this hasn’t been common practice all along. Accountability and transparency are the fundamentals for trust in our government. Vote yes to indisputable accountability.”
— Joanna Lally, Holdernesssupports
“As a retired criminal defense lawyer, I have heard too much dubious and even clearly false testimony regarding alleged confessions.…”
— David Hirsch, Portsmouthsupports
“I am support to this bill because for the sake of NH voters.”
— Donna. Tully., Littletonsupports
“According to this law, you are guilty of a misdemeanor if you fail to produce your license if you accidentally left it at home. You are guilty of a felony if you drive slowly with flashers on to a well-lighted place before stopping, as recommended by personal safety experts.”
— Roy Schweiker, Concordopposes
“We train and hire educators please allow them to do their jobs This is ridiculous overkill oversight that is unnecessary - a blanket bill that furthers nothing in a child’s education Cumbersome and ludicrous remote meetings are necessary sometimes and a complete restriction…”
— Lisa Ayer, Manchesteropposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 29, 2026Public hearingHouse Criminal Justice and Public Safety3:19:57–3:21:121m 15slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing; Executive Session
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 2, 2026Public hearingSenate Judiciary1:24:16–1:25:261m 10slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Apr 7, 2026Public hearingSenate Judiciary50:56–52:211m 25slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • May 7, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1768s; Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1768s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2026-1768s — adopted, voice vote
  • May 21, 2026Floor debateHouse floor27:28–32:425m 14slocated in the stream transcriptHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1768s (Rep. Roy) — adopted, division 191-154
  • Jun 4, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 11
  2. Jan 29, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2026 12:30 pm GP 159
  3. Jan 29, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/29/2026 12:30 pm GP 159
  4. Feb 13, 2026House: Ought to Pass 02/13/2026 (Vote 11-2; CC) HC 9 P. 5
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 5
  6. Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 6
  7. Apr 2, 2026SenHearing: 04/02/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:10 pm; SC 12
  8. Apr 7, 2026SenHearing: 04/07/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm, on proposed non-germane amendment # 2026-1224s; SC 13
  9. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1768s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
  10. May 7, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1768s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  11. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1768s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  12. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1768s (Rep. Roy): MA DV 191-154 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 2
  13. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  14. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  15. Jul 2, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 219; eff. 1/1/2027

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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