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HB 1510 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

County jail custody responsibility

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relative to responsibility for the custody or control of persons ordered to a county correctional facility.

Establishes that the county department of corrections is responsible for the custody and control of persons ordered to a county correctional facility.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes that the county department of corrections shall be responsible for the custody or control of persons ordered to a county correctional facility.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Douglas TrottierRPrime
  • Rep. Ross BerryRChair· Election Law

Public testimony

1 signed in online

0% support100% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2110:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-02-1810:00 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. 23
  2. Jan 21, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2026 03:00 pm GP 159
  3. Feb 18, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP159
  4. Feb 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2026 03:00 pm GP 159
  5. Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 9 P. 8
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 8

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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