HB1173 Relative to post-secondary education opportunities for inmates.
Relative to post-secondary education opportunities for inmates.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Every dollar spent on prison education saves $4-5 in incarceration costs through reduced recidivism. Educated former inmates are far more likely to find employment and pay taxes.
Your Community
Education in prison dramatically reduces reoffending, meaning fewer crimes, fewer victims, and more productive community members upon release.
Your Freedom
Provides incarcerated individuals a pathway to rehabilitation and reintegration, supporting second chances.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 04/23/2026; Senate Journal 10
Sponsor
Buzz Scherr (D)
The Short Version
Expands post-secondary education opportunities for incarcerated individuals. Research overwhelmingly shows that prison education reduces recidivism by up to 43%, saving taxpayers money and making communities safer when inmates are eventually released.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Inmates seeking education and rehabilitation
- ▲ Communities receiving better-prepared returning citizens
- ▲ Taxpayers who save on incarceration costs
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Initial program implementation costs
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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