Reinstates death penalty for certain offenses against minors under 13 years of age in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire HB1737 reinstates the death penalty for specific crimes against minors under 13 years of age. The bill mandates the death penalty for second-degree murder and aggravated felonious sexual assault involving victims under 13. The court must impose the death penalty by hanging or another humane and expeditious method. Appeals are limited to evidentiary errors or constitutional violations related to the guilt phase, with the supreme court resolving all appeals within one year. The victim's family can provide input during sentencing.

Reinstates death penalty for certain offenses against minors under 13 years of age in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire HB1737 reinstates the death penalty for specific crimes against minors under 13 years of age. The bill mandates the death penalty for second-degree murder and aggravated felonious sexual assault involving victims under 13. The court must impose the death penalty by hanging or another humane and expeditious method. Appeals are limited to evidentiary errors or constitutional violations related to the guilt phase, with the supreme court resolving all appeals within one year. The victim's family can provide input during sentencing.