New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1061: establishing a commission to study alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders who are primary caregivers.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1061 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on November 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: establishing a commission to study alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders who are primary caregivers. Primary sponsor: Alissandra Murray (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Sweeney): MA RC 188-149 03/12/2026 HJ 7 P. 92.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alissandra Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 20 |
| Linda Harriott-Gathright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Hillsborough 10 |
| David Meuse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 37 |
| Jodi Newell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Cheshire 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Sweeney): MA RC 188-149 03/12/2026 HJ 7 P. 92
- Lay HB1061 on Table (Rep. Weber): MF DV 133-201 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 92
- Special Order to next order of business (Rep. A. Murray): MA DV 295-39 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 92
- Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/11/2026 (Vote 7-6; RC) HC 10 P. 79
- Executive Session: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 159
- Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 01:30 pm GP 159
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 4