HB1501 Limiting judicial immunity.
Limiting judicial immunity.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Could increase litigation costs if judges face more lawsuits for their decisions.
Your Community
Limiting judicial immunity could undermine judicial independence, as judges might fear personal liability for unpopular decisions.
Your Freedom
Balances accountability with judicial independence; excessive limits could harm fair adjudication.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted DV 261-94 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 41
Sponsor
Susan Deroy (R)
The Short Version
Would have limited judicial immunity, allowing more lawsuits against judges for their decisions. Killed overwhelmingly 261-94. While judicial accountability matters, broad immunity limits are needed for judicial independence.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Litigants who feel wronged by judicial decisions
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Judicial system independence
- ▼ Taxpayers funding increased litigation
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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