HB1631 Relative to the contents of the attorney general's annual report detailing state forfeiture information for the preceding fiscal year.
Relative to the contents of the attorney general's annual report detailing state forfeiture information for the preceding fiscal year.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Better forfeiture reporting can reveal abuses where property is seized from people never convicted, protecting residents' assets.
Your Community
Increased transparency on law enforcement forfeiture activities strengthens accountability and public trust.
Your Freedom
Civil asset forfeiture is one of the most significant threats to property rights; better reporting helps protect due process.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
Sponsor
Daniel Popovici-Muller (R)
The Short Version
Expands the required contents of the Attorney General's annual civil asset forfeiture report to include more detailed information. Greater transparency on forfeiture activities helps protect against abuse of civil asset forfeiture powers.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ All NH residents subject to forfeiture laws
- ▲ Civil liberties advocates
- ▲ Property rights organizations
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Law enforcement agencies that may face increased scrutiny of forfeiture practices
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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