New Hampshire HB1061: establishing a commission to study alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders who are primary caregivers.

Sponsors

• Alissandra Murray (D, 20) · primary sponsor
• David Meuse (D, 37)
• Jodi Newell (D, 4)
• Linda Harriott-Gathright (D, 10)

Latest actions

1. March 12, 2026: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Sweeney): MA RC 188-149 03/12/2026 HJ 7
2. March 12, 2026: Lay HB1061 on Table (Rep. Weber): MF DV 133-201 03/11/2026 HJ 7
3. March 12, 2026: Special Order to next order of business (Rep. A. Murray): MA DV 295-39 03/11/2026 HJ 7
4. February 24, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
5. February 24, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/11/2026 (Vote 7-6; RC) HC 10 P. 79
6. February 24, 2026: Executive Session: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 159
7. January 21, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 01:30 pm GP 159
8. November 12, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 4

Common questions

What is HB1061?

HB1061 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): establishing a commission to study alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders who are primary caregivers.

What is the status of HB1061?

Passed one chamber as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Sweeney): MA RC 188-149 03/12/2026 HJ 7 (March 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1061?

Alissandra Murray (D, 20), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1061?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3086&sy=2026