New Hampshire HB1413: reinstituting the death penalty in cases of capital murder.

Sponsors

• Douglas Trottier (R, 8) · primary sponsor
• Jeffrey Tenczar (R, 1)
• Mike Bordes (R, 5)

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 57; Effective 01/01/2027
2. April 27, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026
3. April 24, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
4. April 9, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10
5. April 1, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/24/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
6. March 25, 2026: Executive Session: 03/24/2026 10:00 am GP 230
7. February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 8
8. February 9, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC)
9. January 28, 2026: Executive Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 159
10. January 15, 2026: ==CONTINUED== Public Hearing: 01/23/2026 11:00 am GP 159

Common questions

What is HB1413?

HB1413 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): reinstituting the death penalty in cases of capital murder.

What is the status of HB1413?

Chaptered as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 57; Effective 01/01/2027 (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1413?

Douglas Trottier (R, 8), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1413?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3115&sy=2026