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NH CACR20

CA

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Sellers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Article 72-a of Part 2 of the New Hampshire Constitution, which currently vests judicial power in the supreme court, superior court, and legislature-established lower courts

  • Restores the original language of Article 4, Part 2, giving the General Court (legislature) full and unqualified authority to establish all courts and judicatories in the state

  • Removes the constitutional guarantee of the supreme court and superior court as independently established judicial bodies

  • Requires approval by 2/3 of voters in the November 2026 general election to take effect

  • Would shift control over the court system entirely to the legislature, eliminating constitutional protections for the existing court structure

Legislative Description

Relating to the power of the supreme and superior courts. Providing that such power is repealed.

Last Action

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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