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HB 1805 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Police officer fitness and wellness standards

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relative to physical fitness performance requirements for certified law enforcement officers.

Modifies physical fitness requirements for certified law enforcement officers and requires agencies to adopt an officer wellness program.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · May 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill extends the time for which law enforcement officers must pass a physical fitness test from every 3 years to every 5 years. This bill further allows officers who have served as a certified law enforcement officer for a designated number of years to obtain a permanent physical fitness waiver upon the officer's request.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Eleana ColbyDPrime
  • Rep. Hope DamonDDeputy Ranking Member· Education Funding

Also: Rep. Will DarbyD, Rep. Douglas TrottierR, Rep. Tracy BricchiD

Public testimony

8 signed in online · 5 wrote testimony

63% support38% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“We know there is a shortage of qualified first responders. We need to support their efforts to stay on the job.”
— Loren Selig, DURHAMsupports
“I oppose this poorly thought out lowering of standards for our police. It is not like the fitness standards are unreasonable. Out of shape cops present a risk to themselves, their fellow officers, and the public they serve.…”
— Simon Berrio, Daltonopposes
“NO flabby portly incapable cops regardless if they have an eye on retirement. We need everyone of them to do the things we hired them to do throughout their service time. If requirements compliance time is extended, they will be in worse shape when time expires.”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaopposes
“We should be proud that New Hampshire leads the way in caring about the health of our police officers. This change is not needed.”
— Kathryn Mone, Durhamopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2110:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-03-259:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 37
  2. Jan 21, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2026 10:30 am GP 159
  3. Feb 13, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/13/2026 10:30 am GP 159
  4. Feb 13, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0658h 02/13/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 10 P. 12
  5. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0658h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 16
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0658h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 16
  7. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 7
  8. Mar 25, 2026SenHearing: 03/25/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 11
  9. May 7, 2026Sen: Inexpedient to Legislate, 05/07/2026, Vote 4-1, CC; SC 17
  10. May 7, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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