CACR29 Relating to the supreme court.Providing that the supreme court may not make rules that have the force and effect of law.
Relating to the supreme court.Providing that the supreme court may not make rules that have the force and effect of law.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact.
Your Community
Court rules govern vital procedural matters. Removing this authority could create gaps in the justice system and increase delays.
Your Freedom
While limiting judicial rulemaking could be seen as reducing unelected power, court rules often protect due process rights of litigants.
Status
Committee Report: Without Recommendation 02/13/2026 (Vote 10-10; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 98
Sponsor
Robert Wherry (R)
The Short Version
Would strip the NH Supreme Court of its rulemaking authority, preventing court rules from having the force of law. Committee was split 10-10 with no recommendation. This would significantly weaken judicial administration.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Legislators seeking to control court procedures
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Litigants who rely on court rules for procedural fairness
- ▼ The court system's ability to efficiently administer justice
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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