New Hampshire HB1749: reinstating the death penalty for murder offenses.

Sponsors

• Seth King (R, 4) · primary sponsor
• John Potucek (R, 13)
• Judy Aron (R, 4)
• Wayne MacDonald (R, 16)
• Steven Kesselring (R, 18)
• Tom Dolan (R, 16)
• JD Bernardy (R, 36)
• Dan McGuire (R, 14)
• Laurence Miner (R, 7)
• Dick Thackston (R, 12)

Latest actions

1. February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 11
2. February 9, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 7 P. 8
3. January 28, 2026: Executive Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 159
4. January 15, 2026: ==CONTINUED== Public Hearing: 01/23/2026 10:00 am GP 159
5. January 8, 2026: ==RECESSED== Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 02:30 pm GP 159
6. December 17, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 34

Common questions

What is HB1749?

HB1749 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): reinstating the death penalty for murder offenses.

What is the status of HB1749?

Failed as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 11 (February 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1749?

Seth King (R, 4), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1749?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2419&sy=2026