HB1687

Removing the power of courts within the judicial branch family division to issue criminal determinations, judgments, and penalties.

Introduced·12/12/25
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HB1687 removes the family division's authority to make criminal determinations, judgments, and penalties.

HB1687 amends RSA 490-D to restrict the judicial branch family division's jurisdiction. It prohibits the family division from making criminal determinations, entering criminal judgments, or imposing criminal penalties. Instead, these powers are reserved for the superior court. This change takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Calendar

Mar 2

10:00 AM

Children and Family Law Executive Session

Feb 17

2:00 PM

Children and Family Law Public Hearing

History

Mar 11

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 3

Mar 3

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/02/2026 (Vote 13-1; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 4

Feb 20

House

Executive Session: 03/02/2026 10:00 am GP 230