SB 512-FN (2026): relative to fees to annul criminal records related to charges that do not result in conviction.

SB 512-FN (2026)

relative to fees to annul criminal records related to charges that do not result in conviction.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
• Senate committee: Judiciary
• Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
• Chapter law: 105

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2026. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 5, 2026 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 03/12/2026, Without Objection”. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 12, 2026 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 03/26/2026, Without Objection”. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 26, 2026 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2026-1233s), offered by Sen. Keith Murphy, was adopted on a voice vote on March 26, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 26, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 26, 2026 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2026, with 6 people signed in online: 6 in support. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 23, 2026 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee, whose chair waived the referral under House Rule 47(f). The bill was enrolled on May 14, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 2026, making it Chapter 105 of the session laws. It takes effect January 1, 2027.

Sponsors

• Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
• Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
• Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
• Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2)
• Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
• Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
• Sen. Victoria Sullivan (R - SD18)
• Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8)
• Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 27, 2026, 1:10 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
• March 5, 2026: floor debate, Senate
• March 12, 2026: floor debate, Senate
• March 26, 2026: floor debate, Senate
• April 8, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
• April 8, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
• April 23, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

• March 26, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, failed
• March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1233s — voice vote, passed
• April 23, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 651:5

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SJ 1
• SC 3
• SC 8
• SJ 5
• SC 9
• SJ 6
• SC 11
• SJ 7
• HJ 9, page 54
• HJ 11, pages 6, 15 and 74
• SJ 13
• HJ 13, page 147
• House Calendar 16, 2026, committee report