New Hampshire HB1465 mandates reporting of civil rights violations by judicial branch members by certain professionals.

New Hampshire HB1465 establishes mandatory reporting of civil rights violations committed by members of the judicial branch. It requires state employees, bar association members, attorneys, and other specified professionals to report any suspected violations to the attorney general's office. Failure to report constitutes a misdemeanor with penalties including a $1,500 fine and one week in jail. Reporters acting in good faith are protected from retaliation. The attorney general forwards reports to the administrative office of the court and county sheriffs. The act takes effect January 1, 2027.

New Hampshire HB1465 mandates reporting of civil rights violations by judicial branch members by certain professionals.

New Hampshire HB1465 establishes mandatory reporting of civil rights violations committed by members of the judicial branch. It requires state employees, bar association members, attorneys, and other specified professionals to report any suspected violations to the attorney general's office. Failure to report constitutes a misdemeanor with penalties including a $1,500 fine and one week in jail. Reporters acting in good faith are protected from retaliation. The attorney general forwards reports to the administrative office of the court and county sheriffs. The act takes effect January 1, 2027.