HB1801 Relative to causes of action for wrongful detention, drug forfeiture proceedings, the regulation of law enforcement officers, and the offense of unsworn falsification.
Relative to causes of action for wrongful detention, drug forfeiture proceedings, the regulation of law enforcement officers, and the offense of unsworn falsification.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Civil asset forfeiture reform protects residents from having property seized without conviction; wrongful detention claims save legal costs.
Your Community
Police accountability reforms and forfeiture protections improve trust between law enforcement and communities.
Your Freedom
Strengthens protections against wrongful detention and asset forfeiture abuse, directly protecting civil liberties.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 25
Sponsor
Ellen Read (D)
The Short Version
Would create new legal protections against wrongful detention, reform drug forfeiture proceedings, strengthen law enforcement oversight, and address unsworn falsification. Killed via ITL voice vote.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Individuals wrongfully detained
- ▲ Property owners at risk of civil forfeiture
- ▲ Communities seeking police accountability
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Law enforcement agencies losing forfeiture revenue
- ▼ Police unions opposing oversight provisions
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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