Revision: March 27, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
SB 625-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE
03/26/2026 1216s
2026 SESSION
26-2181
07/09
SENATE BILL 625-FN
SPONSORS: Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Rep. Foote, Rock. 13; Rep. Tripp, Rock. 13
COMMITTEE: Judiciary
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill establishes a committee to study options for information for family members of intentional homicide victims where the department of justice does not file charges in a case.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
03/26/2026 1216s 26-2181
07/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study options for information for family members of intentional homicide victims where the department of justice does not file charges in a case.
2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
II. Legislative members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
3 Duties. The committee shall study options for information for family members of intentional homicide victims where the department of justice does not file charges in a case. The committee shall:
I. Review the relevant laws of other states;
II. Determine whether the New Hampshire constitution would allow for relevant laws in other states to be implemented in New Hampshire;
III. Review the current process for keeping family members of intentional homicide victims updated on the case and determining how to address any gaps found in that communication;
IV. Investigate whether there are any systemic problems with the investigatory process and if any are found, determining how those problems could be addressed; and
V. Investigate the feasibility of extending the statute of limitations for crimes relevant to this study.
4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2026.
6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
26-2181
03/27/2026
SB 625-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT # 2026-1216s)
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant states this bill has no fiscal impact on state, county
and local expenditures or revenue.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
None