HB1047 Relative to the offense of capital murder.
Relative to the offense of capital murder.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on most residents.
Your Community
Updates to capital murder statutes affect how the most serious crimes are classified and punished.
Your Freedom
Criminal statute update; primarily affects those charged with the most serious offenses.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 3
Sponsor
Jonathan Morton (R)
The Short Version
Would modify provisions related to the offense of capital murder in NH. Since NH abolished the death penalty in 2019, this likely relates to updating sentencing or classification of the most serious murder charges.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Criminal justice system seeking statute clarity
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Depends on the specific changes to the capital murder statute
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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