NH HB1801

Establishes a cause of action for unlawful detention with damages set at $100 per hour (adjusted annually for cost of living), with the burden of proof shifting to the state once a plaintiff makes a prima facie case

Requires criminal conviction before civil asset forfeiture can occur in drug cases, exempts currency of $1,000 or less and vehicles worth $5,000 or less from seizure, and eliminates the presumption that money found near drugs is forfeitable

Prohibits the Police Standards and Training Council from certifying any law enforcement officer who was terminated for cause from a federal agency or another state

Mandates psychological screenings every 5 years for officers found to have engaged in misconduct who continue to be certified

Creates a violation-level offense for certified law enforcement officers who knowingly make false entries on written reports, effective January 1, 2027