HB1576

Relative to the enforcement of criminal restitution obligations.

Complete·7/10/26

Modernizes New Hampshire's restitution system to ensure timely payments and better communication with victims.

New Hampshire HB1576 modernizes the state's restitution system by requiring mandatory financial reevaluations of offenders at least once every 12 months. The Department of Corrections must notify victims of any changes in payment schedules or enforcement actions. The bill strengthens enforcement mechanisms, including wage garnishment, tax refund interception, and liens on assets. It also mandates prompt disbursement of collected funds to victims and extends restitution obligations to the offender's estate. These reforms apply to both current and future restitution orders.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 7

1:35 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Mar 17

10:00 AM

Finance Executive Session

History

Jul 10

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 233; eff. 6/1/2027

Jun 23

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14

Jun 23

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15