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HB 1637 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Bail modification hearing deadlines

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relative to the scheduling of hearings on certain motions to modify or revoke bail.

Sets a time frame for scheduling hearings on certain motions to modify or revoke bail.AI-generated

Status

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

Analysis

This bill sets a time frame for the scheduling of hearings on certain motions to modify or revoke bail.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Zoe ManosDPrime
  • Rep. David MeuseDDeputy Ranking Member· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Rep. Marjorie SmithDRanking Member· Judiciary

Also: Rep. Paige BeaucheminD, Rep. Alicia GreggD, Rep. Erik JohnsonD, Rep. Jodi NewellD, Rep. Loren SeligD, Sen. Debra AltschillerD

Public testimony

15 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

67% support33% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support HB 1637 because when someone’s safety is at risk, bail issues shouldn’t sit unresolved for weeks. This bill just makes sure the court looks at those situations quickly.”
— Kathleen Malsbenden, Newmarketsupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-1610:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-02-1110:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-02-1310:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-04-281:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 29
  2. Jan 16, 2026House==RECESSED== Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 03:00 pm GP 159
  3. Feb 11, 2026House==CONTINUED== Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 11:00 am GP 159
  4. Feb 13, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  5. Feb 13, 2026House: Ought to Pass 02/13/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 10 P. 11
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 16
  7. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7
  8. Apr 28, 2026SenHearing: 04/28/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 17
  9. May 14, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1920s, 05/14/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 18A
  10. May 14, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1920s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  11. May 14, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1920s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  12. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1920s (Rep. Roy): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 22
  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 237; 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.