HB 1507 (2016): amending the procedures for the use of solitary confinement and establishing a committee to study the use and effectiveness of solitary confinement in New Hampshire.

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HB 1507 (2016)

amending the procedures for the use of solitary confinement and establishing a committee to study the use and effectiveness of solitary confinement in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 21, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB204
  • January 21, 2016, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 21, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/21/2016 11:00 AM LOB204
  • January 21, 2016: Executive Session: 01/21/2016 11:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 9-2; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016

Laws It Would Change

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