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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.

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

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2810:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing

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

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Documents (PDF)

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