HB1116

Relative to judicial privilege and relative to the litigation of small claims.

Introduced·12/1/25
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HB1116 modifies judicial privilege and notice requirements for small claims litigation in New Hampshire.

HB1116 amends New Hampshire's judicial privilege rules, stating that a judge cannot refuse to testify in a criminal proceeding if they have firsthand knowledge of relevant facts. It also changes the notice requirements for small claims litigation, mandating that the court send a written notice to the defendant within 10 days of filing, requiring a written response within 30 days. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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Calendar

Feb 13

10:00 AM

Judiciary Executive Session

Feb 4

1:30 PM

Judiciary Public Hearing

History

Mar 5

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 20

Feb 26

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 18-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 17

Feb 5

House

Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158