New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1737: relative to reinstating the death penalty for certain offenses against minors under 13 years of age.

Did not advance Last action February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 10

Plain-language summary

HB 1737 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to reinstating the death penalty for certain offenses against minors under 13 years of age. Primary sponsor: Mike Belcher (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 10.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Belcher (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.