HB 1270-FN (2024): relative to protective custody statutes.

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HB 1270-FN (2024)

relative to protective custody statutes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 72

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2024, with 10 people signed in online: 4 in support and 6 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 23, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0851h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0851h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 14, 2024, making it Chapter 72 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2024, 12:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • February 23, 2024, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • April 2, 2024, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 14, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0851h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 26, 2024: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/26/2024 12:00 pm LOB 202-204
  • February 21, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/21/2024 12:00 pm LOB 202-204
  • February 23, 2024: Executive Session: 02/23/2024 09:30 am LOB 202-204
  • February 23, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0851h 02/23/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 14, 2024: Amendment #2024-0851h : AA VV 03/14/2024
  • March 14, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0851h: MA VV 03/14/2024
  • March 21, 2024: Introduced 03/21/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 2, 2024: Hearing: 04/02/2024, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm
  • May 2, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/02/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 2, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/02/2024
  • May 30, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/30/2024)
  • May 30, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/30/2024
  • June 14, 2024: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/14/2024; Chapter 72; eff. 8/13/2024

Laws It Would Change

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