HB1302

New Hampshire HB1302 restricts the distribution of post-arrest photographs for nonviolent offenses until conviction.

New Hampshire HB1302 amends RSA 105 to limit the release of post-arrest photographs for nonviolent offenses until conviction. This law aims to protect the privacy and due process rights of individuals accused of crimes, preventing reputational harm from premature public dissemination. Exceptions allow for photograph release if the subject poses an immediate threat or has failed to appear in court. The law does not affect photographs of convicted offenders or those unlawfully present in the United States.