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New HampshireHB572025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

HB57

Sponsored By: David James Meuse (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Outside work or classes count full days

Each calendar day an inmate spends any time working or in post-secondary classes outside the prison counts as one full day served. These days count the same as days inside. This can shorten custody time and move release dates earlier for those who qualify.

Work or college release from prison

The law lets people in New Hampshire state prison leave to attend post-secondary school in the community if accepted. It also lets inmates who volunteer work outside the prison when the job is in their and the state’s best interest. Jobs can be with the state, public, or private employers. All releases follow rules set by the Commissioner of Corrections.

Notice, hearings, and penalties for release

If a prisoner is not yet parole-eligible, the court and prosecutor must be notified before release. They have 10 days to object. If the prosecutor objects, they must explain in writing, and the court must hold a hearing within 10 days and then approve or deny release. If someone on work or school release escapes or fails to return, or someone on home confinement leaves without permission, they are punished under RSA 642:6. The Commissioner of Corrections can recall a person from release if public safety may be at risk.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • David James Meuse

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025; Chapter 160; eff. 01/11/2026 HJ 18

    7/22/2025House

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 59

    7/7/2025House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18

    7/3/2025Senate

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2308s (Rep. Roy): MA DV 192-153 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 2

    6/12/2025House

  5. Lay HB57 on Table (Rep. Scherr): MF DV 153-190 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 6

    6/12/2025House

  6. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-2308s, RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/22/2025; SJ 14

    5/22/2025Senate

  7. Committee Amendment # 2025-2308s, RC 16Y-8N, AA; 05/22/2025; SJ 14

    5/22/2025Senate

  8. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2308s, 05/22/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 22A

    5/21/2025Senate

  9. Hearing: 05/20/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm, on proposed amendment # 2025-2183s; SC 22

    5/14/2025Senate

  10. Hearing: 05/15/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 21

    5/12/2025Senate

  11. Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7

    3/11/2025Senate

  12. Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/13/2025 HJ 5 P. 6

    2/13/2025House

  13. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/29/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 11 P. 3

    2/4/2025House

  14. ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/24/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204

    1/15/2025House

  15. Public Hearing: 01/22/2025 03:00 pm LOB 301-303

    1/14/2025House

  16. Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 2 P. 4

    12/23/2024House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    7/3/2025

    HTML

  • Introduced

    12/23/2024

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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