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HB 1216·NH·house

relative to informed consent for law enforcement searches of houses or other property.

Passed One ChamberFiled Dec 1, 2025
Sponsor: Buzz Scherr (D)
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Without objection returned to the House per Senate Rule 3-21, 03/26/2026; SJ 7

Mar 26, 2026

Summary

The bill adds real property—such as houses and permanently attached structures—to New Hampshire’s informed‑consent exception for warrantless searches. Police must tell occupants they can refuse, that refusal cannot be used as probable cause, and that they cannot be charged or detained for refusing. The measure also sets documentation and evidence‑admissibility requirements.

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