HB 1372 (2018): prohibiting the implanting of subcutaneous identification devices in individuals.

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HB 1372 (2018)

prohibiting the implanting of subcutaneous identification devices in individuals.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 245

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2018. The committee held work sessions on February 6, 2018 and February 13, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0453h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0453h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1734s). The committee's amendment (2018-1734s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1734s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Welch. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2018, making it Chapter 245 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2018, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 6, 2018, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 203
  • February 13, 2018, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 20, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 17, 2018, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0453h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1734s — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1734s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 30, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/30/2018 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 6, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/06/2018 09:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 13, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/13/2018 02:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 LOB 204
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0453h for 03/06/2018 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Amendment #2018-0453h : AA VV 03/06/2018
  • March 6, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0453h: MA VV 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 17, 2018: Hearing: 04/17/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1734s , 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1734s , AA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1734s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1734s (Rep. Welch): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • June 12, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/12/2018; Chapter 245; Eff. 1/1/2019

Laws It Would Change

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