HB 1087-FN (2026): relative to citizen's arrests by private persons.
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HB 1087-FN (2026)
relative to citizen's arrests by private persons.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2026, with 18 people signed in online: 3 in support and 15 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Cyril Aures (R - Merr 13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Samuel Farrington (R - Straf 8)
- Rep. Henry Giasson (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Michael Granger (R - Straf 2)
- Rep. Lori Korzen (R - Coos 7)
- Rep. Tom Mannion (R - Hills 1)
- Rep. Donald McFarlane (R - Graf 18)
- Rep. Yury Polozov (R - Merr 10)
- Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 4, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 22, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- February 4, 2026: Executive Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- February 4, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026