HB 471 (2021): relative to police disciplinary hearings and authorizing the department of justice to maintain an exculpatory evidence schedule.

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HB 471 (2021)

relative to police disciplinary hearings and authorizing the department of justice to maintain an exculpatory evidence schedule.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 225

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 with changes (amendment 2021-0386h), 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. The committee's amendment (2021-0386h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 7, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1169s). The committee's amendment (2021-1169s) was adopted on a roll call 24–0 on April 29, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 29, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2021 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1169s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Abbas. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 25, 2021, making it Chapter 225 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2021, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 15, 2021, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0386h — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • April 29, 2021, Senate: Committee Amendment 1169s — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • April 29, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • June 10, 2021, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1169s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 8, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/08/2021 01:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95686681680 / 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 with Amendment #2021-0386h (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 7, 2021: Amendment #2021-0386h : AA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0386h: MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/15/2021, 01:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • April 8, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/15/2021, 01:15 pm, on proposed amendment #2021-1118s ; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • April 29, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1169s , 04/29/2021
  • April 29, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-1169s , RC 24Y-0N, AA; 04/29/2021
  • April 29, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1169s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/29/2021
  • June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1169s (Rep. Abbas): MA VV 06/10/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • August 25, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 08/25/2021; Chapter 225; I. Sec. 2 Eff: 09/24/2021 II. Rem. Eff: 08/25/2021

Laws It Would Change

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