New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1216: relative to informed consent for law enforcement searches of houses or other property.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1216 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to informed consent for law enforcement searches of houses or other property. Primary sponsor: Buzz Scherr (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Without objection returned to the House per Senate Rule 3-21, 03/26/2026; SJ 7.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Scherr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 26 |
| Terry Roy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Without objection returned to the House per Senate Rule 3-21, 03/26/2026; SJ 7
- Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 15
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/13/2026 (Vote 12-1; CC) HC 10 P. 10
- Executive Session: 02/13/2026 11:30 am GP 159
- Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 11:30 am GP 159
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 11