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NH CACR11

CA

Status

Introduced

11/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tara Reardon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to raise the mandatory retirement age for county sheriffs from 70 to 75 years old
  • Maintains the existing 70-year age limit for judges of any court and judges of probate
  • Requires approval by two-thirds of voters in the November 2026 general election to take effect
  • Amends Article 78 of Part Second of the New Hampshire Constitution, which governs age disqualification for judges and sheriffs
  • Sponsored by Senator Reardon (District 15) and Senator Abbas (District 22), referred to the Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Relating to sheriffs. Providing that no person shall hold the office of county sheriff after he or she has attained the age of 75 years.

Last Action

Hearing: 02/17/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:30 pm; Senate Calendar 6

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary11/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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