New Hampshire HB257: (New Title) relative to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent.

Sponsors

• Jeremy Slottje (R, 13) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
2. April 7, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/16/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 14
3. March 12, 2026: Hearing: 03/19/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:40 am; SC 10
4. January 15, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Children and Family Law; SJ 2
5. January 8, 2026: Lay HB257 on Table (Rep. McFarlane): MF DV 117-204 01/08/2026 HJ 2 P. 70
6. January 8, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1038h: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 2 P. 71
7. January 8, 2026: Amendment # 2025-1038h (NT): AA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 2 P. 70
8. January 6, 2026: Removed from Consent (Reps. McFarlane, Drew, Tom Mannion, Giasson, Granger, Popovici-Muller, Mehegan, Polozov, Burnham, Corcoran) 01/06/2026 HJ 1 P. 43
9. November 13, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1038h (NT) 10/22/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC)
10. October 3, 2025: ==RESCHEDULED== Full Committee Work Session: 10/22/2025 10:00 am GP 230

Common questions

What is HB257?

HB257 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): (New Title) relative to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent.

What is the status of HB257?

In committee as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9 (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HB257?

Jeremy Slottje (R, 13).

Where is the official record for HB257?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=0317&sy=2026