CACR9

Relating to the retirement age for judges. Providing that the mandatory judicial retirement age shall be increased from 70 to 75.

Introduced·11/7/25
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Proposed constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 75.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change the mandatory retirement age for judges in New Hampshire from 70 to 75. If approved by voters, the amendment would require judges to retire at age 75. The amendment will be presented to voters in the 2026 election, requiring a two-thirds majority to be adopted. If approved, it would become effective upon proclamation by the governor.

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Calendar

Jan 28

1:30 PM

Judiciary Public Hearing

Jan 28

1:30 PM

Judiciary Executive Session

History

Mar 11

House

Ought to Pass: Motion Failed DV 136-185 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 228

Feb 2

House

Executive Session: 01/28/2026 01:30 pm GP 230

Feb 2

House

Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/28/2026 (Vote 10-8; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 55