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NH CACR13
CA
Status
Engrossed
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Mannion
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AI Summary
- Amends Articles 71 and 81 of Part II of the New Hampshire Constitution to eliminate the office of register of probate and all references to it
- Removes register of probate from the list of county officials elected by inhabitants of towns, leaving only county treasurers, county attorneys, sheriffs, and registers of deeds
- Updates Article 81 to remove the prohibition on registers of probate acting as counsel in probate matters, retaining only the restriction on judges
- Requires the amendment to be placed on the November 2026 general election ballot and approved by 2/3 of voters to take effect
- Clarifies that the register of probate office duties were already redistributed to circuit court clerks in 2011, making this a constitutional cleanup measure
Legislative Description
Relating to registers of probate. Providing that the office of register of probate and all references to such office be eliminated.
Last Action
Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, State House, 10:00 am; Senate Calendar 10
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Executive Departments and Administration2/9/2026
Judiciary12/1/2025
Full Bill Text
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