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HB 1067 · 2026 · House · Judiciary Committee

Mental health courts expansion

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relative to the mental health courts.

Revises the processes and requirements for establishing mental health courts and requires development of a grant program to fund new mental health courts.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 12, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill revises the processes and requirements for the establishment of mental health courts, and requires the development of a grant program to fund new mental health courts.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Mark PearsonRPrime
  • Rep. Dennis MannionRVice Chair· Judiciary
  • Rep. Bob LynnRChair· Judiciary
  • Rep. Lucy WeberDDemocratic Floor Leader
  • Rep. Paul BerchDDeputy Ranking Member· Judiciary
  • Rep. Debra DeSimoneRChair· Children and Family Law
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary

Also: Rep. Buzz ScherrD, Rep. Tim HartnettD

Public testimony

49 signed in online · 5 wrote testimony

94% support6% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Mental Health Courts in NH have been very successful with those who have participated. Individuals are given the opportunity to receive the support, education, and treatment they need to be well and to thrive. I urge you to support this bill. Thank you.”
— Tricia Brannen, Goffstownsupports
“I support this bill. As a former Mental Health Counselor at Monadnock Family Services I saw the benefits and effectiveness of Mental Health Courts. Thank you for considering your support of this bill. Joanna Andros”
— Joanna Andros, Walpolesupports
“Logic and critical thinking are the foundation of intelligence. Together they create the ability to make wise decisions throughout one's growth and development.”
— Carla Billingham, Salemsupports
“I oppose HB 1607, which, while attempting to regulate the storage and use of road salt, may ultimately fail to address the broader public health and environmental implications it presents.…”
— Georgina Lambert, Belmontopposes
“I'm a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in New Hampshire and have worked with people here for 16 years. I fully support this bill and bringing the success that other places have with mental health courts to New Hampshire!”
— Stephanie Vazzano, Concordopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-149:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 230Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 4
  2. Jan 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  3. Jan 14, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  4. Jan 28, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 6 P. 15
  5. Feb 3, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  6. Feb 12, 2026HouseLay HB1067 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA DV 182-171 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 41
  7. Mar 11, 2026HouseRemove from Table (Rep. Newell): MF DV 145-179 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 226

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

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