HB 491 (2019): relative to questioning and detaining suspects.

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HB 491 (2019)

relative to questioning and detaining suspects.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 171

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0295h) by a vote of 19–1, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0295h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 28, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On February 28, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-2181s). The committee's amendment (2019-2181s) was rejected on a voice vote on May 30, 2019. On May 30, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2019, making it Chapter 171 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2019, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 7, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 11, 2019, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • February 28, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0295h — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 24, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/24/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
  • January 30, 2019: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/30/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
  • February 7, 2019: Executive Session: 02/07/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
  • February 14, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 27, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0295h for 02/27/2019 (Vote 19-1; RC)
  • February 28, 2019: Amendment #2019-0295h : AA VV 02/28/2019
  • February 28, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0295h: MA VV 02/28/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Introduced 03/14/2019 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 11, 2019: Hearing: 04/11/2019, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm; the committee will meet at 1:00 p.m. or 30 minutes following the end of session; SC 17A
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2181s , 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-2181s , AF, VV; 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/30/2019
  • June 13, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/13/2019)
  • June 13, 2019: Enrolled 06/13/2019
  • July 10, 2019: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/10/2019; Chapter 171; Eff: 09/08/2019

Laws It Would Change

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