New Hampshire HB1047: relative to the offense of capital murder.

Sponsors

• Jonathan Morton (R, 39) · primary sponsor
• Margaret Drye (R, 7)
• Dale Girard (R, 6)
• Brian Labrie (R, 2)
• Dennis Mannion (R, 25)
• Donald McFarlane (R, 18)
• Kathleen Paquette (R, 25)
• Timothy Lang (R, 2)

Latest actions

1. May 7, 2026: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1435s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12
2. April 14, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1435s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
3. April 14, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1435s, AA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
4. April 13, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1435s, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14A
5. April 1, 2026: Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 13
6. March 6, 2026: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6
7. March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0718h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6
8. March 5, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0718h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6
9. March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 3
10. February 24, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/06/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 9 P. 4

Common questions

What is HB1047?

HB1047 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to the offense of capital murder.

What is the status of HB1047?

Failed as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1435s (Rep. J. Aron): MA VV 05/07/2026 HJ 12 (May 7, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1047?

Jonathan Morton (R, 39), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1047?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2416&sy=2026