HB1001 Allowing for appointment by county attorneys of investigators with law enforcement powers.
Allowing for appointment by county attorneys of investigators with law enforcement powers.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Additional investigator positions would add to county budgets but could improve prosecution efficiency.
Your Community
Dedicated prosecution investigators could improve case outcomes for serious crimes.
Your Freedom
Creates additional law enforcement authority outside traditional police oversight structures.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 20
Sponsor
Bob Lynn (R)
The Short Version
Would have allowed county attorneys to appoint investigators with law enforcement powers. This would give prosecutors their own investigators for complex cases rather than relying solely on police departments.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ County attorneys handling complex cases
- ▲ Victims of serious crimes
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ County budgets
- ▼ Those concerned about expanding law enforcement powers
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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