HB1696Introduced in the House
Relative to the issuance of a summons instead of arrest.
Introduced by Jennifer Rhodes, District 17-CHE
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Relative to the issuance of a summons instead of arrest.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 75; eff. 01/01/2027
May 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety House Journal 1 P. 31
Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 11:30 am GP 159
Executive Session: 02/18/2026 11:30 am GP 159
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 11-1; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 9
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 9
Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 6
Hearing: 03/24/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:50 pm; Senate Calendar 11
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 13
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; Senate Journal 8
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/07/2026); Senate Journal 12
Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 House Journal 12 P. 39
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 75; eff. 01/01/2027
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