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NH HB1805

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eleana Colby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the required physical fitness test interval for certified police officers, state corrections officers, and probation-parole officers from every 3 years to every 5 years

  • Applies to officers hired after January 1, 2001, as a condition of continued certification and employment

  • Creates a permanent physical fitness waiver option for officers who have served as certified law enforcement for 19 years or more upon request

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing officers who fail the initial test to request re-examination, with a 2-year probationary period before certification suspension

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to physical fitness performance requirements for certified law enforcement officers.

Last Action

Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0658h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety12/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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