HB1422 Relative to the time to petition for a new trial.
Relative to the time to petition for a new trial.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Adjusting retrial timelines could improve justice outcomes by ensuring adequate time for new evidence.
Your Freedom
Potentially expands access to justice for those seeking to correct wrongful convictions or trial errors.
Status
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2137e: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Sponsor
Tom Mannion (R)
The Short Version
Modifies the time limits for petitioning for a new trial in NH courts. This procedural change could affect defendants' ability to seek retrials based on new evidence or legal errors.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Defendants seeking retrials
- ▲ Wrongfully convicted individuals
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Court system handling additional petitions
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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