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NH SB411

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Gannon

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies RSA 595-A:5 to change who must be present during search warrant inventory creation, replacing "the applicant for the warrant" with "a law enforcement officer making the search"

  • Adds a new provision allowing inventories for warrants involving electronically stored, remote, or off-site information submitted electronically to be made without a witness, provided the law enforcement officer attests to its accuracy

  • Maintains existing requirements that inventories be verified by the officer and that copies be provided to the person from whom property was taken upon request

  • Requested by the New Hampshire Department of Safety

  • Effective date: January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories.

Last Action

Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 11:00 am GP 159

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety2/26/2026
Judiciary11/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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