New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 480: relative to restoration of competency to stand trial for criminal defendants.

Enacted Last action February 10, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 02/06/2026; Chapter 1; eff. 02/06/2026

Plain-language summary

HB 480 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to restoration of competency to stand trial for criminal defendants. Primary sponsor: Mark Pearson (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 02/06/2026; Chapter 1; eff. 02/06/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Pearson (Republican). 9 co-sponsors.