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NH CACR9

CA

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bob Lynn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article 78 of the New Hampshire Constitution to raise the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 75 years old
  • Maintains the existing mandatory retirement age of 70 for county sheriffs
  • Updates constitutional language to use gender-neutral terms ("the person" instead of "he")
  • Requires approval by two-thirds of voters in the November 2026 general election to take effect
  • Amendment becomes effective upon proclamation by the governor if approved by voters

Legislative Description

Relating to the retirement age for judges. Providing that the mandatory judicial retirement age shall be increased from 70 to 75.

Last Action

Ought to Pass: Motion Failed DV 136-185 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary11/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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