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SB 412 · 2026 · Senate · Children and Family Law Committee

Conditional release of delinquent minors

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relative to the conditional release of delinquent minors and children in need of services.

Permits courts to retain jurisdiction to hear violations of conditional release filed during the release period in cases involving delinquent minors or children in need of services.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · May 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill permits the court to retain jurisdiction to hear violations of conditional releases filed during the release in cases involving delinquent minors or children in need of services.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Victoria SullivanRPrimeVice Chair· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Kimberly RiceRVice Chair· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Jeanine NotterRAssistant Majority Leader
  • Rep. Gregory HillRChair· Legislative Administration

Public testimony

1 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

0% support100% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Testimony in Opposition to SB 412 Relative to Conditional Release of Delinquent Minors and Children in Need of Services Dear Members of the Committee, I am writing to respectfully oppose SB 412. While this bill is presented as a procedural clarification, it makes a meaningful structural change to how long courts may exercise authority over minors.…”
— MATTHEW RHODES, Unityopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-1510:00 amSenate Children and Family LawSH 103Public hearing
  • 2026-03-2410:00 amHouse Children and Family LawGP 230Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Children and Family Law; SJ 1
  2. Jan 15, 2026SenHearing: 01/15/2026, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am; SC 48
  3. Jan 29, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 3
  4. Jan 29, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law HJ 5 P. 124
  6. Mar 24, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/24/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  7. Mar 24, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/24/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  8. Mar 24, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/24/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  9. Apr 9, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 11
  10. Apr 23, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82
  11. Apr 23, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
  12. May 8, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 57; Effective 01/01/2027

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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