New Hampshire HB1639: establishing investigatory grand juries housed under the county sheriffs' offices.

Sponsors

• Diane Kelley (R, 32) · primary sponsor
• Glen Aldrich (R, 6)
• Glenn Bailey (R, 2)
• Kelley Potenza (R, 19)
• Sabourin dit Choinière, Matt (R, 30)
• Shane Sirois (R, 32)
• Paul Terry (R, 7)
• Leonard Turcotte (R, 4)
• Susan DeRoy (R, 3)

Latest actions

1. February 19, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA DV 257-86 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 89
2. February 11, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0542h (NT)
3. February 11, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/09/2026 (Vote 14-2; RC) HC 7 P. 36
4. February 9, 2026: Executive Session: 02/09/2026 10:00 am GP 230
5. January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 01:00 pm GP 230
6. January 8, 2026: ==RESCHEDULED== Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 01:30 pm GP 230
7. January 7, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 76
8. December 10, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 29
9. November 4, 2025: Executive Session: 10/08/2025 01:00 pm GP 234

Common questions

What is HB1639?

HB1639 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): establishing investigatory grand juries housed under the county sheriffs' offices.

What is the status of HB1639?

Passed one chamber as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Refer for Interim Study: MA DV 257-86 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 89 (February 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1639?

Diane Kelley (R, 32), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1639?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3041&sy=2026