HB1576 Relative to the enforcement of criminal restitution obligations.
Relative to the enforcement of criminal restitution obligations.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Directly helps crime victims recover financial losses by strengthening collection of court-ordered restitution.
Your Community
Ensures the justice system follows through on its promises to crime victims, increasing accountability and public trust in courts.
Your Freedom
Enforces existing court orders more effectively; doesn't create new restrictions on anyone who hasn't been convicted.
Status
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2132e: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Sponsor
Kathleen Paquette (R)
The Short Version
Strengthens the enforcement of criminal restitution obligations, helping crime victims actually collect the restitution courts order. Currently in Senate Judiciary committee. Many victims never receive court-ordered restitution due to weak enforcement.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Crime victims owed restitution
- ▲ The justice system's credibility
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Convicted offenders who must pay court-ordered restitution
- ▼ Court system resources for enforcement
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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