SB 412 · 2026 · Senate · Children and Family Law Committee
Conditional release of delinquent minors
AI-generatedrelative 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- ✓Introduced
- ✓Senate
- ✓House
- ✓Governor
- ✓Law
Analysis
This bill permits the court to retain jurisdiction to hear violations of conditional release filed during the release in cases involving delinquent minors or children in need of services.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
In the bill's words
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“The court may retain jurisdiction to hear violations of the conditions of release so long as the violation is filed within the period of conditional release.”
“The court may retain jurisdiction to hear violations of conditions of release pursuant to RSA 169-B:2, VIII(d).”
“The court may retain jurisdiction to hear violations of conditions of release pursuant to RSA 169-D:2, III(d).”
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- 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.…”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Votes
yeanay- Jan 29, 2026SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass3–0Overall100% yea
- Jan 29, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
- Mar 24, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass14–0Overall100% yea
- Apr 9, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
- Apr 23, 2026SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted
Hearings and debates
- Jan 15, 2026Public hearingSenate Children and Family Law5:28–11:286mlocated in the stream transcriptHearing
- Jan 29, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote
- Mar 24, 2026Public hearingHouse Children and Family Law3:19–5:422m 23slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Public Hearing; Executive Session
- Apr 9, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
- Apr 23, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote
Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Children and Family Law; SJ 1
- Jan 15, 2026SenHearing: 01/15/2026, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am; SC 48
- Jan 29, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 3
- Jan 29, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
- Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law HJ 5 P. 124
- Mar 24, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/24/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- Mar 24, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/24/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- Mar 24, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/24/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- Apr 9, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 11
- Apr 23, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82
- Apr 23, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
- 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.