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HB 1591 · 2026 · House · Judiciary Committee

Faster release of escrowed funds

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relative to the release of escrowed funds by the judicial branch.

Requires the judicial branch to release escrowed funds upon receipt of a final order and provides penalties for noncompliance.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 11, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires the release of escrowed funds by the judicial branch upon receipt of a final order, and provides for penalties for noncompliance.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Kelley PotenzaRPrime
  • Rep. JD BernardyRClerk· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Rep. Marie Louise BjelobrkRClerk· Municipal and County Government
  • Rep. Katelyn KuttabRClerk· Judiciary

Also: Rep. Jose CambrilsR, Rep. Jim KofaltR, Rep. Lori KorzenR

Public testimony

23 signed in online · 5 wrote testimony

30% support70% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Why do you people always put in petty legislation like this and never do anything that makes life better for all in this state..”
— Sean OConnell, Brooklineopposes
“As someone who has gone through the excitement of pregnancy and the terrible experience of protecting my health and life. I oppose this proposal that ultimately reduces a women’s choice and options for her own medical needs.”
— Rachel Thomas, Somersworthopposes
“TO: House Judiciary Committee FROM: Rep. Terry W. Roy, Chair of Criminal Justice and Public Safety RE: Support for the Principles of HB 1591 with Operational Concerns DATE: February 25, 2026 Chairman Lynn and Members of the Judiciary Committee, I am writing to address HB…”
— Terry Roy, Deerfieldopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-2510:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 230Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 27
  2. Feb 25, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/25/2026 01:30 pm GP 230
  3. Feb 25, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/25/2026 01:30 pm GP 230
  4. Feb 25, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/25/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 10 P. 27
  5. Mar 11, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 55

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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