HB1239 Relative to the offense of loitering or prowling.
Relative to the offense of loitering or prowling.
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
Loitering law changes could affect public space usage and homelessness enforcement.
Your Freedom
Without knowing the direction of the change, freedom impact is uncertain.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted DV 201-134 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Terry Roy (R)
The Short Version
Would have modified loitering or prowling offenses. Killed via ITL vote 201-134. Loitering laws are often criticized for disproportionately affecting homeless and minority populations.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Depends on whether the bill expanded or narrowed the offense
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Depends on whether the bill expanded or narrowed the offense
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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