HB109

Relative to false reports to law enforcement.

Complete·5/12/26

New Hampshire HB109 amends the law to classify knowingly reporting false information about law enforcement misconduct as a misdemeanor.

New Hampshire HB109 amends the criminal code to classify knowingly reporting false or baseless information about misconduct by a law enforcement officer as a misdemeanor. This applies to both written and verbal reports made to law enforcement agencies. The amendment takes effect on January 1, 2026.

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Calendar

Apr 3, 2025

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Feb 21, 2025

10:00 AM

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Executive Session

History

Jul 21

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 82

May 12

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 43; eff. 07/07/2026

Apr 28

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 04/23/2026); Senate Journal 11