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HB 1302 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Limits on post-arrest photo release

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relative to post-arrest photograph distribution by law enforcement officers.

Prohibits law enforcement from releasing post-arrest photographs for nonviolent offenses, subject to certain exceptions.AI-generated

Status

Committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate; died at adjournment · March 3, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill prohibits the release of post-arrest photographs for nonviolent offenses, subject to certain exceptions.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Daniel Popovici-MullerRPrime
  • Rep. James SpillaneRChair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Also: Rep. Jonah WheelerD, Rep. Donald McFarlaneR

Public testimony

15 signed in online · 4 wrote testimony

80% support20% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Post-arrest photos should only be published after conviction, except in the case of public safety.”
— Amber Kehoe, Northfieldsupports
“I was under the impression we are innocent until proven guilty; and while that may be under fire at the Federal Level, I argue that now is especially the time for State Government to keep the privacy of its constituents as a high priority.…”
— Kate D, Manchestersupports
“Having their names published (easily searchable) by publications like The Patch is plenty, nobody needs the mug shots too.”
— Margaret Konze, Pembrokesupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-3010:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 14
  2. Jan 30, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/30/2026 10:30 am GP 159
  3. Feb 13, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/13/2026 10:30 am GP 159
  4. Feb 13, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 7-6; RC) HC 10 P. 81

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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