New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1696: relative to the issuance of a summons instead of arrest.

Enacted Last action May 19, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 75; eff. 01/01/2027

Plain-language summary

HB 1696 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to the issuance of a summons instead of arrest. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Rhodes (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 75; eff. 01/01/2027.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jennifer Rhodes (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.