HB 1609 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee
Restricting funds for immigrant detention
AI-generatedlimiting the use of state, county, and municipal funds and property for construction and operation of certain immigrant detention facilities.
Bars state, county, and municipal funds and property from being used to construct, sell, donate, or operate immigrant detention facilities, particularly those run by private entities, while allowing continued cooperation under 287(g) agreements.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 13, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕House
- Senate
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill places restrictions on the use of state, county, and municipal funds and property for the purpose of detention of immigrants.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Nicholas GermanaDDeputy Democratic Floor Leader
- Rep. Alissandra MurrayDClerk· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Rep. Christine SeibertDRanking Member· State, Federal, and Veterans Affairs
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader
Also: Rep. Luz BayD, Rep. Buzz ScherrD
Public testimony
2,270 signed in online · 1,195 wrote testimony
95% support5% oppose0% neutral
ForICE conduct violates due process or civil rights
AgainstObject to ICE conduct or funding despite opposing the bill
AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.
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“Rep Suzanne Vail This bill draws a clear, principled line about the use of New Hampshire taxpayer resources. It does not interfere with federal authority over immigration, nor does it prohibit lawful cooperation under existing 287(g) agreements.…”
“I was so shocked to hear recently that the Trump Administration along with ICE was planning to exponentially increase their arrest and detention rate of undocumented immigrants. I have heard of some of the awful conditions these detainees face in our regular jails.…”
“Residents' tax dollars need to go to programs that enhance the lives of those living in the state. Not to condemn people trying to make a living in our state or those who's backs bear the burden of helping businesses run in the state. No Kings in NH either.”
“I am not in favor of supporting any money to towards any immigrant detention facilities. If we have extra money to spare it should be spent on Medicaid and education.”
“We do not need this in our communities. Aside from it being utterly reprehensible to hold people without due process and Ayotte pandering to Trump’s illegal polices, the practicality of such a facility (there’s no long-term need for this here) and impact that protestors would have to our local communities is not worth it.”
“NH should not help in kidnapping, holding unlawfully, deport any human living here. It is unconstitutional.”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-01-1510:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 231Public hearingrescheduled
- 2026-03-031:00 pmHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 159Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 28
- Jan 15, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/15/2026 01:30 pm GP 231
- Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
- Mar 3, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 10 P. 88
- Mar 4, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0207h
- Mar 11, 2026HouseSpecial Order to next order of business (Rep. Beauchemin): MF DV 130-190 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 168
- Mar 12, 2026HouseSpecial Order to the next order of business (Rep. Weber): MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 100
- Mar 12, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 185-154 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 100
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.