HB1576

Relative to the enforcement of criminal restitution obligations.

Chamber Passed·3/30/26

Modernizes New Hampshire's restitution system by requiring financial reevaluations and strengthening enforcement mechanisms.

New Hampshire HB1576 modernizes the state's restitution system by mandating annual financial reevaluations of offenders, enhancing enforcement measures, and improving communication with victims. The bill requires the Department of Corrections to adjust payment schedules if an offender's financial situation improves, with arrears added to the balance owed. It also mandates prompt disbursement of collected funds to victims and extends restitution obligations to a victim's estate when appropriate.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 30
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

1:35 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Mar 17

10:00 AM

Finance Executive Session

History

Jun 10

Senate

Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2132e Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess of 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14

Jun 10

House

Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2132e: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15

May 5

Senate

Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11