New Hampshire HB1696: relative to the issuance of a summons instead of arrest.

Sponsors

• Jennifer Rhodes (R, 17) · primary sponsor
• Ross Berry (R, 44)
• Dennis Mannion (R, 25)
• Terry Roy (R, 31)
• Joe Sweeney (R, 25)

Latest actions

1. May 19, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 75; eff. 01/01/2027
2. May 11, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12
3. May 11, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026); SJ 12
4. April 3, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
5. April 1, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 13
6. March 18, 2026: Hearing: 03/24/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:50 pm; SC 11
7. March 6, 2026: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 6
8. March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 9
9. February 24, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 11-1; CC) HC 9 P. 9
10. February 24, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 11:30 am GP 159

Common questions

What is HB1696?

HB1696 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to the issuance of a summons instead of arrest.

What is the status of HB1696?

Signed into law as of May 19, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 75; eff. 01/01/2027 (May 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1696?

Jennifer Rhodes (R, 17), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1696?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2420&sy=2026