HB1591

Relative to the release of escrowed funds by the judicial branch.

Introduced·12/10/25
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New Hampshire HB1591 mandates the prompt release of escrowed funds by the judicial branch to entitled parties following final court orders.

New Hampshire HB1591 establishes procedures for the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to promptly disburse funds or property held in escrow, registry, or trust by the judicial branch to parties entitled to such funds under a final, non-appealable court order. The AOC must complete disbursements within 30 days of receiving the final court order. If the AOC fails to disburse funds within this period without lawful cause, the entitled party may apply to the superior court for an order directing immediate release and awarding reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred to obtain.

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Calendar

Feb 25

1:30 PM

Judiciary Public Hearing

Feb 25

1:30 PM

Judiciary Executive Session

History

Mar 11

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 55

Mar 2

House

Executive Session: 02/25/2026 01:30 pm GP 230

Mar 2

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/25/2026 (Vote 17-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 27