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HB 1061 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Study on alternatives to incarceration for caregivers

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establishing a commission to study alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders who are primary caregivers.

Establishes a commission to study alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders who are primary caregivers.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — indefinitely postponed · March 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes a commission to study alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders who are primary caregivers.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“There is hereby established a commission to study alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders who are primary caregivers.”
RSA 651:25-a
“Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house, one of whom shall be from the criminal justice and public safety committee.”
RSA 651:25-a
“Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.”
RSA 651:25-a
“The commission shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, together with any proposed legislation, to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2026.”
RSA 651:25-a

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Alissandra MurrayDPrimeClerk· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Rep. David MeuseDDeputy Ranking Member· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Rep. Linda Harriott-GathrightDRanking Member· Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Also: Rep. Jodi NewellD

Public testimony

117 signed in online · 14 wrote testimony

98% support2% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“All this bill does is ensure that workers are not paid fairly for their time and will lead to exploitation of workers.”
— Lauren Blanchette, Concordsupports
“I support the establishment of a commission to study alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders who are primary caregivers.”
— Diana McNabb, Portsmouthsupports
“I think this is a wonderful idea. I strongly support this bill.”
— Michelle Moge, Derrysupports
“I oppose this bill because it reduces transparency, access, or fairness in public processes and does not meaningfully improve outcomes for New Hampshire residents.”
— Tiffany Gladu, Goffstownopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 11, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate7–6
    Overall
    54% yea
  • Mar 11, 2026HouseDivisionSpecial Order to next order of business (Rep. A. Murray)Adopted295–39
    Overall
    88% yea
  • Mar 11, 2026HouseDivisionLay HB1061 on Table (Rep. Weber)Failed133–201
    Overall
    40% yea
  • Mar 12, 2026HouseRoll callIndefinitely Postpone (Rep. Sweeney)Adopted188–149How they voted
    Overall
    56% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    186–199% yea
    Democrats
    2–1481% yea

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 28, 2026Public hearingHouse Criminal Justice and Public Safety3:51:01–3:57:346m 33slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Mar 11, 2026Floor debateHouse floor2:40:49–2:50:279m 38slocated in the stream transcriptSpecial Order to next order of business (Rep. A. Murray) — adopted, division 295-39; Lay HB1061 on Table (Rep. Weber) — failed, division 133-201
  • Mar 12, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamIndefinitely Postpone (Rep. Sweeney) — adopted, roll call 188-149

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 4
  2. Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 01:30 pm GP 159
  3. Feb 11, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 159
  4. Feb 11, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/11/2026 (Vote 7-6; RC) HC 10 P. 79
  5. Feb 24, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseSpecial Order to next order of business (Rep. A. Murray): MA DV 295-39 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 92
  7. Mar 11, 2026HouseLay HB1061 on Table (Rep. Weber): MF DV 133-201 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 92
  8. Mar 12, 2026HouseIndefinitely Postpone (Rep. Sweeney): MA RC 188-149 03/12/2026 HJ 7 P. 92

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

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