HB 270-FN (2021): relative to post-conviction DNA testing.

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HB 270-FN (2021)

relative to post-conviction DNA testing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 49

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. It crossed to the Senate on April 1, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 29, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (2021-1285e) was adopted on a roll call 23–0 on May 6, 2021. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2021-1285e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 25, 2021, making it Chapter 49 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 26, 2021, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 13, 2021, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 26, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/26/2021 09:45 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92701022260 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 2, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/13/2021, 01:45 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • April 29, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/29/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 29, 2021: Ought to Pass : RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/29/2021
  • May 6, 2021: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2021-1285e RC 23Y-0N, AA, (In recess of 05/06/2021)
  • May 6, 2021: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2021-1285e : AA VV (in recess of) 04/09/2021
  • May 13, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/13/2021)
  • May 17, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/09/2021
  • May 25, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/25/2021; Chapter 49; Eff: 07/24/2021

Laws It Would Change

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